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StefanKlauke-4b
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2 years ago

Screenreader reads out objects not listed in timeline nor focus order

Dear E-Learning Heroes,

as part of making our E-Learning courses more accessible we also aim to make them consumable by using screen readers. We are testing the functionality using NVDA. 

We have defined focus order and alt-texts. For navigating through our courses we use some header-buttons (coming from the slide master) and a back and continue button positioned on each slide. 

The menu button (in the header area) as well as the back/continue buttons each are comprised of one single rectangle object on the timeline as well as the focus order. However when I move through the various objects on the slide with the arrow up/arrow down key, NVDA reads out the names of multiple shapes that comprise the icon. 

When I select the respective object in the focus order, Storyline also indicates these buttons are actually comprised of multiple shapes which are highlighted by a red frame. 

I was wondering how it is possible that the focus order detects the various elements that make up the object, whereas on the timeline it is displayed as one single (non-grouped) object. Also, I'd like to ask how we can fix this issue so that the ScreenReader only reads out the alt-text defined and not the names of the objects' parts. 

I have attached the storyline project and two screenshots. 

The described issue refers to slide 2.1 and 2.2. 

Thank you so much for your help!

Best regards,

Stefan

  • Hi Stefan,

    I'm sorry you're running into this snag! I have opened a support case on your behalf. You may have seen the support email that was sent. Our support engineers will be in contact soon to help you through this issue.

    Thanks for reaching out!