I need to create modules which can be read using the JAWS screen reader. When testing the module it mostly follows the right logic, even when using buttons, but occassionally it doesn't read the pop up box or it reads it in the wrong order. Is there a way I can order the boxes or tell Articulate what to read first? I thought it might be related to how the items appear in the storyline but this doesn't seem to be the case. Any assistance to help my module be more accessible would be appreciated.
As described here in regards to how the tab button functions for accessibility, by default, the yellow box will travel from the upper-left corner of the slide to the lower-right corner.You can control which objects will display the yellow box and which ones won't. Bear in mind that if you turn off this accessibility feature for a crucial item on the slide, screen readers won't be able to communicate the necessary information to your users.
Use the Size and Position window to disable this accessibility feature for any object on the slide. (It's enabled for all objects by default.) If you want, you can also specify alt text for any accessible object.
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Hi Alicia and welcome to Heroes!
As described here in regards to how the tab button functions for accessibility, by default, the yellow box will travel from the upper-left corner of the slide to the lower-right corner.You can control which objects will display the yellow box and which ones won't. Bear in mind that if you turn off this accessibility feature for a crucial item on the slide, screen readers won't be able to communicate the necessary information to your users.
Use the Size and Position window to disable this accessibility feature for any object on the slide. (It's enabled for all objects by default.) If you want, you can also specify alt text for any accessible object.
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