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namrata
namrata

Reputation: 2555

How does JAWS treat ARIA roles?

How does JAWS interpret ARIA roles we define in the html? Does it have any mapping with the keystrokes we enter? For example if we are setting the role=checkbox, in this scenario does the JAWS keystroke X detect this role and read it out. If we do not specify the role , does JAWS interpret it differently?

Upvotes: 3

Views: 423

Answers (1)

slugolicious
slugolicious

Reputation: 17573

Yes, when you set a role, the browser surfaces that object to JAWS so you can navigate to it with quick keys as if it's a real checkbox. If you set role=button, then B will navigate to the object. If you set role=checkbox, then X will navigate to the object.

You still have to implement the actual interaction keys so that spacebar will select the button or check/uncheck the checkbox.

Upvotes: 3

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