Search Results or No Results Found Message Not Announced with Screen Reader: A11y_ Visual Studio Code Services_Open Source AI code editor screen _Status Message. #9314
Description
GitHub Tags:
#A11yTCS; #A11yMAS; #A11ySev2; #A11yWCAG2.1; #DesktopWeb; #ChromiumEdge; #Win11; #Visual Studio Code Services; #E2E_Visual Studio Code Services_Web_Jan26; #WCAG4.1.3; #Status Message; #ES Chat;
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Environment Details:
Application Name: Visual Studio Code Services
URL: https://code.visualstudio.com
Chromium Edge: Version 144.0.3719.104 (Official build) dev (64-bit)
Edition: Windows 11 Enterprise Insider Preview
Version: 24H2
OS build: 26558.1000
Repro steps:
- Turn on Screen reader and Hit the URL: https://code.visualstudio.com
- Tab navigate to Search edit filed and press enter on it.
- Start searching anything for example like python or selenium
- Observe that Search Results or No Results Found Message Not Announced with Screen Reader.
Actual Result:
When a user performs a search, the resulting status message (e.g., "Search Results" or "No Results Found") is visually displayed but is not announced by the screen reader. This leaves users unaware of the search outcome.
Expected Result:
Status messages, such as "Search Results" or "No Results Found," should be programmatically exposed to assistive technologies and automatically announced by the screen reader without moving keyboard focus.
User Impact:
Screen reader users may encounter challenges if the search results or the message indicating no results found are not announced by the screen reader. This can make it difficult for them to understand whether their search was successful or if no matching items were found, potentially impacting their ability to navigate and use the system effectively.