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Override Storyline screen reader controls
Is there a way to override the built in screen reader controls? I am using variables to decide what slide the user jumps to when they select next. Control + alt + N always goes to the next slide. I tried programming control + alt + N with the same variable branching but that didn't have any effect. Thank you!
Hi Cindee,
That's a good question! I ran some tests, and it's possible to override the built-in screen reader controls using triggers. Please see this screen recording I prepared for you, showing the steps to define an action for a keystroke combination. I used Ctrl+Alt+N in the recording.
The shortcut key for Next slide is Ctrl+Alt+. (period). If you use that keystroke combination for your trigger, you'll be able to override the functionality for that combination. I have attached a sample Storyline project with this trigger.
Let me know if that helps!
Thanks, Eric. That was kind of you to make. That is essentially what I already tried, but it was helpful because it narrowed things down for me. I'd forgotten I've had to manually program keyboard shortcuts that are compatible with screen readers because I've never been able to get the built in ones to work at all. I had something on the master for control + alt + N. I've switched to control + alt + . in case a future update resolves the issue.
Hi Cindee,
It's my pleasure; I'm happy to hear that using Ctrl+Alt+. works for you!
Let us know if we can help with anything else.
