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NVDA and RISE move from TOC to topic and...
Hi there,
I am learning it is challenging to test using NVDA when you don't have the special keyboard or you are really unfamiliar with its use.
For the most part I seem to be able to bounce around, and noticed when my mouse hovers over a section it starts talking (i don't recall this before),
What I am struggling with is the initial start. I launch the course listen to the intro, press start, tab down to my first topic lesson objectives, I thought I would right arrow over to the content and then work through, but I can't seem to get over there, if I hover my mouse over there then select the down arrow it seems to move me through.
Any tips.
Also moving from a storyline block to a timeline block and getting the timeline block to start with the text and not the zoom in on image...
Tips would be great, I have googled lots but nothing that has helped me.
Thanks
T
P.S. found the edit button (cog wheel far right, not close enough to my article LOL!
Wanted to add to my post, can't find an edit button anywhere.
One thing I wanted to add is I now get it to go from Storyline block to Timeline, but in first timeline it acknowledges the image but when I move down it goes to the second timeline and never reads the first.
Hi TeresaVanderpos!
Sorry to hear you're having trouble navigating a Rise course with the NVDA screen reader!
I created a sample Rise lesson containing a Storyline Block that preceded a Timeline Block. Using NVDA, I began the course by using the TAB key to focus on the lesson from the sidebar menu. Then, I clicked the ENTER key to move focus to the Blocks within the body of the course. I suggest following these steps in lieu of using the RIGHT ARROW key, as you shared.
Next, after Tabbing focus to the Storyline Block, I found it helpful to click the UP ARROW key once, before interacting with the Storyline content. This UP ARROW command re-aligned the Storyline Block within the webpage, helping NVDA to focus more precisely. After I completed the Storyline interaction, I used the DOWN ARROW key to switch focus to the Timeline Block. Upon this transition, NVDA announced each Timeline title item correctly.
If you're still having trouble, seeing a screen recording of the behavior, as well as a link to the Rise course you've been working with, would be helpful. Feel free to share those items here in the discussion or privately through a support case.
Thanks Steven, this is very thorough, I will try this out.
