JAWS Screenreader, 508C tabbing order

Mar 18, 2020

Hi,

We are undergoing 508C testing from our client. Does anyone have any suggestions how to control the tab order in the player to be clockwise and not counterclockwise? It seems to be counterclockwise a few updates ago, but recently (perhaps as of the release of the new compliant player) the tabbing order is off. Thanks!

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Katie Riggio

Greetings, Glenna!

Great question. You can change the Tab Order of slide objects, but there isn't a built-in way to customize the Tab Order in the player at this time.

I have seen these various approaches from folks:

  • Create an invisible shape on each slide and then copy and paste the notes as alternate text for that shape. Then, set a custom Tab Order so that the invisible shape comes near the top.
  • Hold the Shift + Tab keys to cycle backward through the elements on the slide.

We'll keep our eye on this request, and I look forward to seeing what else the community shares!

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