Support Article
JAWS for 508: Layout Group tabs are not read by Screen Reader
SA-51662
Summary
While using JAWS 18, the screen reader does not read out the field value provided. Instead, it reads out the layout group header with tab numbers.
Error Messages
Not Applicable
Steps to Reproduce
- Create a layout group with tabs.
- Select a tab. JAWS does not read the tab name.
Root Cause
The GridHeaderElements was not set with the aria-label attribute. Hence, JAWS did not read the tab header.
Resolution
- Apply HFix-41341.
- Resave the section.
Published March 21, 2018 - Updated October 8, 2020
Have a question? Get answers now.
Visit the Collaboration Center to ask questions, engage in discussions, share ideas, and help others.