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How do screen readers read lists?
Both JAWS and NVDA use the L key to navigate to a list and the I (‘eye’) key to navigate to a list item. A screen reader user can also walk the DOM using the up/down arrow keys. VoiceOver users on iOS devices can set their rotor to “Lists” and can then swipe up/down to the next list.
What can screen readers read?
Typically, a screen reader will start at the top of a website or document and read any text (including alternate text for images). Some screen readers allow the user to preview information, like the navigation bar or all the headings on a page, and skip the user to the desired section of the page.
Can Screen readers read bullet points?
Bulleted Lists Although screen readers can detect bulleted (unordered) lists, they do not usually distinguish levels of indentation.
What should be included in a screen reader?
In addition to the methods above, screen reader users can also navigate by tables, lists, buttons, forms, links, images, etc. Implication: Use proper HTML semantic structure with elements marked up appropriately. All screen readers share similar functionality and capabilities.
How do you read a document on a screen reader?
The standard way to read through a document is to move the screen reader cursor from line to line: To navigate from one line of text to the next one, press the Down key. To navigate to the previous one, press the Up key.
Can a screen reader ignore an image without alternative text?
Screen readers ignore images without alternative text and say nothing, but users can set their preferences to read the file name. If an image without alternative text is a link, screen readers will generally read the link destination (the href attribute in the HTML markup) or may read the image file name.
How are headings read with a screen reader?
When marked correctly, these headings are read by screen readers and students can quickly jump from Heading to Heading using special navigation commands. Reading the Headings is an efficient ool for skimming the material – both visually and with a screen reader or for going back to find a particular section to read again.