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A element with ONCLICK but no HREF - Screen reader compatibility

April 4, 2016, 5:00 pm
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Last updated: April 5, 2016

Expected Result: causes problems in some screen readers

Actual Result: causes problems in 17 screen reader / browser combinations

WCAG Technique: F42

Code used for this test:

<a onclick='alert(&apos;hello&apos;);'>Hello</a>

Change History

Last updated: April 5, 2016

  • BadNVDA with IE Causes problems in NVDA 2015.2
  • BadNVDA with FF Causes problems in NVDA 2015.2
  • BadJAWS with IE Causes problems in JAWS 16.0.4350
  • BadJAWS with FF Causes problems in JAWS 16.0.4350
  • BadVoiceOver OS X Causes problems in VoiceOver OSX 10.10
  • BadVoiceOver iOS Causes problems from VoiceOver iOS 8.4 to VoiceOver iOS 9.1
  • BadWindowEyes with IE Causes problems in WindowEyes 9.2
  • BadSaToGo with IE Causes problems in SaToGo 3.4.96.0
Screen readerBrowserModeNotesWhat the user hears
OK NVDA 2015.2FF41ReadingLink can be activated in reading mode Speak Link, hello
Fail NVDA 2015.2FF41TabbingSkipped when tabbing
OK NVDA 2015.2IE11ReadingLink can be activated in reading mode Speak Clickable, hello
Fail NVDA 2015.2IE11TabbingSkipped when tabbing
OK NVDA 2014.1FF29ReadingLink can be activated in reading mode Speak Link, hello
Fail NVDA 2014.1FF29TabbingSkipped when tabbing
OK NVDA 2014.1IE11ReadingLink can be activated in reading mode Speak Clickable, hello
Fail NVDA 2014.1IE11TabbingSkipped when tabbing
OK JAWS 16.0.4350FF41ReadingLink can be activated in reading mode Speak Link, hello
Fail JAWS 16.0.4350FF41TabbingSkipped when tabbing
OK JAWS 16.0.4350IE11ReadingLink can be activated in reading mode Speak Link, hello
Fail JAWS 16.0.4350IE11TabbingSkipped when tabbing
OK JAWS 15.0.9023FF29ReadingLink can be activated in reading mode Speak Link, hello
Fail JAWS 15.0.9023FF29TabbingSkipped when tabbing
OK JAWS 15.0.9023IE11ReadingLink can be activated in reading mode Speak Link, hello
Fail JAWS 15.0.9023IE11TabbingSkipped when tabbing
OK JAWS 14.0.9002FF29ReadingLink can be activated in reading mode Speak Link hello
Fail JAWS 14.0.9002FF29TabbingSkipped when tabbing
OK JAWS 14.0.9002IE11ReadingLink can be activated in reading mode Speak Link, hello
Fail JAWS 14.0.9002IE11TabbingSkipped when tabbing
OK WindowEyes 9.2IE11ReadingSpeak Hello, clickable
Fail WindowEyes 9.2IE11TabbingSkipped when tabbing
OK WindowEyes 8.4IE11ReadingSpeak Hello, on click
Fail WindowEyes 8.4IE11TabbingSkipped when tabbing
OK VoiceOver OSX 10.10Safari 9.0.1ReadingSpeak Hello, clickable
Fail VoiceOver OSX 10.10Safari 9.0.1TabbingSkipped when tabbing
Fail VoiceOver iOS 9.1Safari iOS 9.1TouchNo indication that text is a clickable link. Speak Hello
Fail VoiceOver iOS 8.4Safari iOS 8.4TouchNo indication that text is a clickable link. Speak Hello
Fail SaToGo 3.4.96.0IE11Reading TODO
Fail SaToGo 3.4.96.0IE11Reading TODO

SortSite rules: AccWcag2-F42-1

Test notes

The threshold for inclusion in these results is 5% usage in the most recent WebAIM screen reader survey. Chrome and Android still fall below the 5% threshold.

All tests were carried out with screen reader factory settings. JAWS in particular has a wide variety of settings controlling exactly what gets spoken.

Screen readers allow users to interact in different modes, and can produce very different results in each mode. The modes used in these tests are:

  • Reading Content read using the «read next» command in a screen reader
  • Tabbing Content read using the «tab» key in a screen reader
  • Heading Content read using the «next heading» key in a screen reader
  • Touch Content read when touching an area of screen on a mobile device

In the «What the user hears» column:

  • Commas represent short pauses in screen reader voicing
  • Full Stops represent places where voicing stops, and the «read next» or «tab» or «next heading» command is pressed again
  • Ellipsis … represent a long pause in voicing
  • (Brackets) represent voicing that requires a keystroke to hear
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A element with ARIA-LABELLEDBY containing IMG without ALT - Screen reader compatibility

April 4, 2016, 5:00 pm
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Last updated: April 5, 2016

Expected Result: causes problems in some screen readers

Actual Result: causes problems in 18 screen reader / browser combinations

Code used for this test:

<a href='4567.html' aria-labelledby='a-aria-labelledby-span'><img src='1234.png'></a>
        <span id='a-aria-labelledby-span'>this is an aria labelled by</span>

Change History

Last updated: April 5, 2016

  • BadNVDA with IE Causes problems in NVDA 2015.2
  • BetterNVDA with FF Better - caused problems in NVDA 2012.1, but now OK in NVDA 2015.2
  • BadJAWS with IE Causes problems in JAWS 16.0.4350
  • BetterJAWS with FF Better - caused problems in JAWS 13.0.852, but now OK in JAWS 16.0.4350
  • BetterVoiceOver OS X Better - caused problems in VoiceOver OSX 10.9, but now OK in VoiceOver OSX 10.10
  • GoodVoiceOver iOS Stable - OK from VoiceOver iOS 7.1 to VoiceOver iOS 9.1
  • BetterWindowEyes with IE Better - caused problems in WindowEyes 8.4, but now OK in WindowEyes 9.2
  • BadSaToGo with IE Causes problems in SaToGo 3.4.96.0
Screen readerBrowserModeNotesWhat the user hears
OK NVDA 2015.2FF40ReadingSpeak Link, this is an aria labelled by, this is an aria labelled by
OK NVDA 2015.2FF40TabbingSpeak This is an aria labelled by, link
OK NVDA 2015.2IE11ReadingSpeak Link, this is an aria labelled by
Fail NVDA 2015.2IE11TabbingReads out "link" with no label saying where link goes Speak Link
OK NVDA 2014.1FF28ReadingSpeak Link graphic, this is an aria labelled by, this is an aria labelled by
OK NVDA 2014.1FF28TabbingSpeak This is an aria labelled by link
Fail NVDA 2014.1IE11Readingreads out URL of link Speak Link graphic four thousand, five hundred and sixty seven, this is an aria labelled by
Fail NVDA 2014.1IE11Tabbingreads out URL of link Speak Four thousand, five hundred and sixty seven, graphic, this is an aria labelled by, link
Fail NVDA 2012.1FF28Readingno indication of link Speak This is an aria labelled by
Fail NVDA 2012.1FF28TabbingUnreachable by tabbing Speak Skipped by tabbing
Fail NVDA 2012.3IE11Readingreads out URL of link Speak Link graphic four thousand, five hundred and sixty seven, this is an aria labelled by
Fail NVDA 2012.3IE11Tabbingreads out URL of link Speak four thousand, five hundred and sixty seven, graphic, this is an aria labelled by link
OK JAWS 16.0.4350FF40ReadingSpeak Link, this is an aria labelled by. This is an aria labelled by
OK JAWS 16.0.4350FF40TabbingSpeak This is an aria labelled by, link
Fail JAWS 16.0.4350IE11Readingignores aria-labelled and reads out img pathname in reading mode Speak Link graphic test slash twelve thirty four
OK JAWS 16.0.4350IE11TabbingSpeak This is an aria labelled by, link graphic
OK JAWS 15.0.9023FF29ReadingSpeak Link, this is an aria labelled by, this is an aria labelled by
OK JAWS 15.0.9023FF29TabbingSpeak This is an aria labelled by, link
Fail JAWS 15.0.9023IE11Readingignores aria-labelled and reads out img pathname in reading mode Speak Link graphic test slash twelve thirty four
OK JAWS 15.0.9023IE11TabbingSpeak This is an aria labelled by, link graphic
OK JAWS 14.0.9002FF29ReadingSpeak Link, this is an aria labelled by, this is an aria labelled by
OK JAWS 14.0.9002FF29TabbingSpeak This is an aria labelled by link
Fail JAWS 14.0.9002IE11Readingignores aria-labelled and reads out img pathname in reading mode Speak Link graphic test slash twelve thirty four
OK JAWS 14.0.9002IE11TabbingSpeak This is an aria labelled by link graphic
Fail JAWS 13.0.852FF28Readingignores aria-labelledby and reads out img filename Speak Link graphic twelve thirty four
OK JAWS 13.0.852FF28TabbingSpeak This is an aria labelled by link graphic
Fail JAWS 13.0.852IE11Readingignores aria-labelled and reads out img pathname Speak Link graphic test slash twelve thirty four
Fail JAWS 13.0.852IE11Tabbingignores aria-labelled and reads out img pathname Speak Test slash twelve thirty four, link graphic
OK WindowEyes 9.2IE11ReadingSpeak Link, this is an aria labelled by
OK WindowEyes 9.2IE11TabbingSpeak Link, this is an aria labelled by
Fail WindowEyes 8.4IE11Readingreads out path of link Speak Link test slash 4567 dot html
OK WindowEyes 8.4IE11TabbingSpeak Link, this is an aria labelled by
OK VoiceOver OSX 10.10Safari 8.0.6ReadingSpeak Link image, this is an aria labelled by, this is an aria labelled by
OK VoiceOver OSX 10.10Safari 8.0.6TabbingSpeak Link image, this is an aria labelled by
Fail VoiceOver OSX 10.9Safari 7.0.3Readingreads out image filename Speak Link image one two three four PNG, this is an aria labelled by, this is an aria labelled by
Fail VoiceOver OSX 10.9Safari 7.0.3Tabbingreads out image filename Speak Link image one two three four PNG, this is an aria labelled by
OK VoiceOver iOS 9.1Safari iOS 9.1TouchSpeak This is an aria labelled by, link image
OK VoiceOver iOS 8.4Safari iOS 8.4TouchSpeak This is an aria labelled by, link image
OK VoiceOver iOS 7.1Safari iOS 7.1TouchSpeak This is an aria labelled by, link image
Fail SaToGo 3.4.96.0IE11Readingignores label and just reads blank link Speak Link, this is an aria labelled by
Fail SaToGo 3.4.96.0IE11Tabbingignores label and just reads blank link Speak Link

SortSite rules: AccWcag1-13.1.1

Test notes

The threshold for inclusion in these results is 5% usage in the most recent WebAIM screen reader survey. Chrome and Android still fall below the 5% threshold.

All tests were carried out with screen reader factory settings. JAWS in particular has a wide variety of settings controlling exactly what gets spoken.

Screen readers allow users to interact in different modes, and can produce very different results in each mode. The modes used in these tests are:

  • Reading Content read using the «read next» command in a screen reader
  • Tabbing Content read using the «tab» key in a screen reader
  • Heading Content read using the «next heading» key in a screen reader
  • Touch Content read when touching an area of screen on a mobile device

In the «What the user hears» column:

  • Commas represent short pauses in screen reader voicing
  • Full Stops represent places where voicing stops, and the «read next» or «tab» or «next heading» command is pressed again
  • Ellipsis … represent a long pause in voicing
  • (Brackets) represent voicing that requires a keystroke to hear
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A element with ARIA-LABEL containing IMG without ALT - Screen reader compatibility

April 4, 2016, 5:00 pm
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Last updated: April 5, 2016

Expected Result: causes problems in some screen readers

Actual Result: causes problems in 11 screen reader / browser combinations

Code used for this test:

<a href='4567.html' aria-label='this is an aria label'><img src='1234.png'></a>

Change History

Last updated: April 5, 2016

  • GoodNVDA with IE Stable - OK from NVDA 2012.3 to NVDA 2015.2
  • BetterNVDA with FF Better - caused problems in NVDA 2012.1, but now OK in NVDA 2015.2
  • BetterJAWS with IE Better - caused problems in JAWS 13.0.852, but now OK in JAWS 16.0.4350
  • BetterJAWS with FF Better - caused problems in JAWS 13.0.852, but now OK in JAWS 16.0.4350
  • BetterVoiceOver OS X Better - caused problems in VoiceOver OSX 10.9, but now OK in VoiceOver OSX 10.10
  • GoodVoiceOver iOS Stable - OK from VoiceOver iOS 7.1 to VoiceOver iOS 9.1
  • BetterWindowEyes with IE Better - caused problems in WindowEyes 8.4, but now OK in WindowEyes 9.2
  • BadSaToGo with IE Causes problems in SaToGo 3.4.96.0
Screen readerBrowserModeNotesWhat the user hears
OK NVDA 2015.2FF40ReadingSpeak Link, this is an aria label
OK NVDA 2015.2FF40TabbingSpeak This is an aria label, link
OK NVDA 2015.2IE11ReadingSpeak Link, this is an aria label
OK NVDA 2015.2IE11TabbingSpeak This is an aria label, link
OK NVDA 2014.1FF28ReadingSpeak Link, this is an aria label
OK NVDA 2014.1FF28TabbingSpeak This is an aria label, link
OK NVDA 2014.1IE11ReadingSpeak Link, this is an aria label
OK NVDA 2014.1IE11TabbingSpeak This is an aria label, link
Fail NVDA 2012.1FF28Readingnothing read, and no indication of link Speak Blank
Fail NVDA 2012.1FF28TabbingSkipped by tabbing - unreachable with tab key
OK NVDA 2012.3IE11ReadingSpeak Link, this is an aria label
OK NVDA 2012.3IE11TabbingSpeak This is an aria label, link
OK JAWS 16.0.4350FF40ReadingSpeak Link, this is an aria label
OK JAWS 16.0.4350FF40TabbingSpeak This is an aria label, link
OK JAWS 16.0.4350IE11ReadingSpeak Link, this is an aria label
OK JAWS 16.0.4350IE11TabbingSpeak This is an aria label, link
OK JAWS 15.0.9023FF29ReadingSpeak Link, this is an aria label
OK JAWS 15.0.9023FF29TabbingSpeak This is an aria label, link
OK JAWS 15.0.9023IE11ReadingSpeak Link, this is an aria label
OK JAWS 15.0.9023IE11TabbingSpeak This is an aria label, link
OK JAWS 14.0.9002FF29ReadingSpeak Link, this is an aria label
OK JAWS 14.0.9002FF29TabbingSpeak This is an aria label, link
OK JAWS 14.0.9002IE11ReadingSpeak Link, this is an aria label
OK JAWS 14.0.9002IE11TabbingSpeak This is an aria label, link
Fail JAWS 13.0.852FF29Readingignores aria-label and reads out img filename Speak Link graphic twelve thirty four
Fail JAWS 13.0.852FF29Tabbingignores aria-label and reads out img filename Speak Twelve thirty four link graphic
Fail JAWS 13.0.852IE11Readingignores aria-label and reads out img filename Speak Link Graphic test slash twelve thirty four
Fail JAWS 13.0.852IE11Tabbingignores aria-label and reads out img filename Speak Test slash twelve thirty four, link graphic
OK WindowEyes 9.2IE11ReadingSpeak Link, this is an aria label
OK WindowEyes 9.2IE11TabbingSpeak Link, this is an aria label
Fail WindowEyes 8.4IE11Readingreads out path of link Speak Link test slash forty five sixty seven dot html
OK WindowEyes 8.4IE11TabbingSpeak Link, this is an aria label
OK VoiceOver OSX 10.10Safari 8.0.6ReadingSpeak Link image, this is an aria label
OK VoiceOver OSX 10.10Safari 8.0.6TabbingSpeak Link image, this is an aria label
Fail VoiceOver OSX 10.9Safari 7.0.3ReadingReads out filename of image Speak Link image one two three four PNG, this is an aria label
Fail VoiceOver OSX 10.9Safari 7.0.3TabbingReads out filename of image Speak Link image one two three four PNG, this is an aria label
OK VoiceOver iOS 9.1Safari iOS 9.1TouchSpeak This is an aria label, link image
OK VoiceOver iOS 8.4Safari iOS 8.4TouchSpeak This is an aria label, link image
OK VoiceOver iOS 7.1Safari iOS 7.1TouchSpeak This is an aria label, link image
Fail SaToGo 3.4.96.0IE11Readingignores label and just reads blank link Speak link
Fail SaToGo 3.4.96.0IE11Tabbingignores label and just reads blank link Speak link

SortSite rules: AccWcag1-13.1.1

Test notes

The threshold for inclusion in these results is 5% usage in the most recent WebAIM screen reader survey. Chrome and Android still fall below the 5% threshold.

All tests were carried out with screen reader factory settings. JAWS in particular has a wide variety of settings controlling exactly what gets spoken.

Screen readers allow users to interact in different modes, and can produce very different results in each mode. The modes used in these tests are:

  • Reading Content read using the «read next» command in a screen reader
  • Tabbing Content read using the «tab» key in a screen reader
  • Heading Content read using the «next heading» key in a screen reader
  • Touch Content read when touching an area of screen on a mobile device

In the «What the user hears» column:

  • Commas represent short pauses in screen reader voicing
  • Full Stops represent places where voicing stops, and the «read next» or «tab» or «next heading» command is pressed again
  • Ellipsis … represent a long pause in voicing
  • (Brackets) represent voicing that requires a keystroke to hear
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A element containing IMG without ALT - Screen reader compatibility

April 4, 2016, 5:00 pm
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Last updated: April 5, 2016

Expected Result: causes problems in some screen readers

Actual Result: causes problems in 37 screen reader / browser combinations

WCAG Technique: F65

Code used for this test:

<a href='4567.html'><img src='1234.png'></a>

Change History

Last updated: April 5, 2016

  • BadNVDA with IE Causes problems from NVDA 2014.1 to NVDA 2015.2
  • BadNVDA with FF Causes problems from NVDA 2014.1 to NVDA 2015.2
  • BadJAWS with IE Causes problems from JAWS 13.0.852 to JAWS 16.0.4350
  • BadJAWS with FF Causes problems from JAWS 13.0.852 to JAWS 16.0.4350
  • BadVoiceOver OS X Causes problems from VoiceOver OSX 10.9 to VoiceOver OSX 10.10
  • BadVoiceOver iOS Causes problems from VoiceOver iOS 7.1 to VoiceOver iOS 9.1
  • BadWindowEyes with IE Causes problems from WindowEyes 8.4 to WindowEyes 9.2
  • BadSaToGo with IE Causes problems in SaToGo 3.4.96.0
Screen readerBrowserModeNotesWhat the user hears
Fail NVDA 2015.2FF40ReadingImage URL read out: no indication of link purpose. Speak Link graphic four thousand, five hundred and sixty-seven.
Fail NVDA 2015.2FF40TabbingLink URL read out: no indication of link purpose. Speak Four thousand, five hundred and sixty-seven, graphic link.
Fail NVDA 2015.2IE11ReadingImage URL read out: no indication of link purpose. Speak Link graphic four thousand, five hundred and sixty-seven.
Fail NVDA 2015.2IE11TabbingLink URL read out: no indication of link purpose. Speak Four thousand, five hundred and sixty-seven, graphic link.
Fail NVDA 2014.1FF28ReadingImage URL read out: no indication of link purpose. Speak Link graphic four thousand, five hundred and sixty-seven.
Fail NVDA 2014.1FF28TabbingLink URL read out: no indication of link purpose. Speak Four thousand, five hundred and sixty-seven, graphic link.
Fail NVDA 2014.1IE11ReadingImage URL read out: no indication of link purpose. Speak Link graphic four thousand, five hundred and sixty-seven.
Fail NVDA 2014.1IE11TabbingLink URL read out: no indication of link purpose. Speak Four thousand, five hundred and sixty-seven, graphic link.
Fail JAWS 16.0.4350FF40ReadingLink URL gibberish read out. Speak Link graphic, twelve thirty four.
Fail JAWS 16.0.4350FF40TabbingLink URL gibberish read out. Speak Twelve thirty four, link graphic
Fail JAWS 16.0.4350IE11ReadingLink URL gibberish read out. Speak Link graphic, slash twelve thirty four.
Fail JAWS 16.0.4350IE11TabbingLink URL gibberish read out. Speak Slash twelve thirty four, link graphic
Fail JAWS 15.0.9023FF29ReadingLink URL gibberish read out. Speak Link graphic, twelve thirty four.
Fail JAWS 15.0.9023FF29TabbingLink URL gibberish read out. Speak Twelve thirty four, link graphic
Fail JAWS 15.0.9023IE11ReadingLink URL gibberish read out. Speak Link graphic, slash twelve thirty four.
Fail JAWS 15.0.9023IE11TabbingLink URL gibberish read out. Speak Slash twelve thirty four, link graphic
Fail JAWS 14.0.9002FF29ReadingLink URL gibberish read out. Speak Link graphic, slash twelve thirty four.
Fail JAWS 14.0.9002FF29TabbingLink URL gibberish read out. Speak Slash twelve thirty four, link graphic
Fail JAWS 14.0.9002IE11ReadingLink URL gibberish read out. Speak Link graphic, slash twelve thirty four.
Fail JAWS 14.0.9002IE11TabbingLink URL gibberish read out. Speak Slash twelve thirty four, link graphic
Fail JAWS 13.0.852FF29ReadingLink URL gibberish read out. Speak Link graphic, twelve thirty four.
Fail JAWS 13.0.852FF29TabbingLink URL gibberish read out. Speak Twelve thirty four, link graphic
Fail JAWS 13.0.852IE11ReadingLink URL gibberish read out. Speak Link graphic, slash twelve thirty four.
Fail JAWS 13.0.852IE11TabbingLink URL gibberish read out. Speak Slash twelve thirty four, link graphic
Fail WindowEyes 9.2IE11ReadingLink URL gibberish read out. Speak Link slash forty five sixty seven dot HTML.
Fail WindowEyes 9.2IE11TabbingLink URL gibberish read out. Speak Link slash forty five sixty seven dot HTML.
Fail WindowEyes 8.4IE11ReadingLink URL gibberish read out. Speak Link slash forty five sixty seven dot HTML.
Fail WindowEyes 8.4IE11TabbingImage URL gibberish read out. Speak Link twelve thirty four.
Fail VoiceOver OSX 10.10Safari 8.0.6ReadingImage URL gibberish read out. Speak Link image one two three four PNG.
Fail VoiceOver OSX 10.10Safari 8.0.6TabbingImage URL gibberish read out. Speak Link image one two three four PNG.
Fail VoiceOver OSX 10.9Safari 7.0.3ReadingImage URL gibberish read out. Speak Link image one two three four PNG.
Fail VoiceOver OSX 10.9Safari 7.0.3TabbingImage URL gibberish read out. Speak Link image one two three four PNG.
Fail VoiceOver iOS 9.1Safari iOS 9.1TouchLink URL read out: no indication of link purpose. Speak Four thousand, five hundred and sixty-seven HTML, link image.
Fail VoiceOver iOS 8.4Safari iOS 8.4TouchLink URL read out: no indication of link purpose. Speak Four thousand, five hundred and sixty-seven HTML, link image.
Fail VoiceOver iOS 7.1Safari iOS 7.1TouchLink URL read out: no indication of link purpose. Speak Four thousand, five hundred and sixty-seven HTML, link image.
Fail SaToGo 3.4.96.0IE11ReadingNo indication of link purpose. Speak Link
Fail SaToGo 3.4.96.0IE11TabbingNo indication of link purpose. Speak Link

SortSite rules: AccWcag1-13.1.1

Test notes

The threshold for inclusion in these results is 5% usage in the most recent WebAIM screen reader survey. Chrome and Android still fall below the 5% threshold.

All tests were carried out with screen reader factory settings. JAWS in particular has a wide variety of settings controlling exactly what gets spoken.

Screen readers allow users to interact in different modes, and can produce very different results in each mode. The modes used in these tests are:

  • Reading Content read using the «read next» command in a screen reader
  • Tabbing Content read using the «tab» key in a screen reader
  • Heading Content read using the «next heading» key in a screen reader
  • Touch Content read when touching an area of screen on a mobile device

In the «What the user hears» column:

  • Commas represent short pauses in screen reader voicing
  • Full Stops represent places where voicing stops, and the «read next» or «tab» or «next heading» command is pressed again
  • Ellipsis … represent a long pause in voicing
  • (Brackets) represent voicing that requires a keystroke to hear
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A element containing IMG with null ALT - Screen reader compatibility

April 4, 2016, 5:00 pm
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Last updated: April 5, 2016

Expected Result: causes problems in some screen readers

Actual Result: causes problems in 37 screen reader / browser combinations

WCAG Technique: F89

Code used for this test:

<a href='4567.html'><img src='1234.png' alt=''></a>

Change History

Last updated: April 5, 2016

  • BadNVDA with IE Causes problems from NVDA 2014.1 to NVDA 2015.2
  • BadNVDA with FF Causes problems from NVDA 2014.1 to NVDA 2015.2
  • BadJAWS with IE Causes problems from JAWS 13.0.852 to JAWS 16.0.4350
  • BadJAWS with FF Causes problems from JAWS 13.0.852 to JAWS 16.0.4350
  • BadVoiceOver OS X Causes problems from VoiceOver OSX 10.9 to VoiceOver OSX 10.10
  • BadVoiceOver iOS Causes problems from VoiceOver iOS 7.1 to VoiceOver iOS 9.1
  • BadWindowEyes with IE Causes problems from WindowEyes 8.4 to WindowEyes 9.2
  • BadSaToGo with IE Causes problems in SaToGo 3.4.96.0
Screen readerBrowserModeNotesWhat the user hears
Fail NVDA 2015.2FF40ReadingNo indication where link goes. Speak Link, four thousand, five hundred and sixty-seven.
Fail NVDA 2015.2FF40TabbingNo indication of link purpose. Speak Four thousand, five hundred and sixty-seven, link.
Fail NVDA 2015.2IE11ReadingNo indication where link goes. Speak Link, four thousand, five hundred and sixty-seven.
Fail NVDA 2015.2IE11TabbingNo indication of link purpose. Speak Four thousand, five hundred and sixty-seven, link.
Fail NVDA 2014.1FF29ReadingNo indication where link goes. Speak Link, four thousand, five hundred and sixty-seven.
Fail NVDA 2014.1FF29TabbingNo indication of link purpose. Speak Four thousand, five hundred and sixty-seven, link.
Fail NVDA 2014.1IE11ReadingNo indication where link goes. Speak Link graphic, four thousand, five hundred and sixty-seven.
Fail NVDA 2014.1IE11TabbingNo indication of link purpose. Speak Four thousand, five hundred and sixty-seven, link.
Fail JAWS 16.0.4350FF40ReadingGrpahic SRC URL gibberish read out. Speak Link graphic, twelve thirty four
Fail JAWS 16.0.4350FF40TabbingLink URL gibberish read out. Speak Twelve thirty four, link graphic
Fail JAWS 16.0.4350IE11ReadingLink URL gibberish read out. Speak Link graphic, slash twelve thirty four.
Fail JAWS 16.0.4350IE11TabbingLink URL gibberish read out. Speak Slash twelve thirty four, link graphic
Fail JAWS 15.0.9023FF29ReadingLink URL gibberish read out. Speak Link, forty five sixty seven
Fail JAWS 15.0.9023FF29TabbingLink URL gibberish read out. Speak Forty five sixty seven, link
Fail JAWS 15.0.9023IE11ReadingLink URL gibberish read out. Speak Link graphic, slash twelve thirty four.
Fail JAWS 15.0.9023IE11TabbingLink URL gibberish read out. Speak Slash twelve thirty four, link graphic
Fail JAWS 14.0.9002FF29ReadingLink URL gibberish read out. Speak Link forty five sixty seven
Fail JAWS 14.0.9002FF29TabbingLink URL gibberish read out. Speak Forty five sixty seven, link
Fail JAWS 14.0.9002IE11ReadingLink URL gibberish read out. Speak Link graphic, slash twelve thirty four.
Fail JAWS 14.0.9002IE11TabbingLink URL gibberish read out. Speak Slash twelve thirty four, link graphic
Fail JAWS 13.0.852FF29ReadingLink URL gibberish read out. Speak Link forty five sixty seven
Fail JAWS 13.0.852FF29TabbingLink URL gibberish read out. Speak Forty five sixty seven, link
Fail JAWS 13.0.852IE11ReadingLink URL gibberish read out. Speak Link graphic, slash twelve thirty four.
Fail JAWS 13.0.852IE11TabbingLink URL gibberish read out. Speak Slash twelve thirty four, link graphic
Fail WindowEyes 9.2IE11ReadingLink URL gibberish read out. Speak Link slash forty five sixty seven dot HTML.
Fail WindowEyes 9.2IE11TabbingLink URL gibberish read out. Speak Link slash forty five sixty seven dot HTML.
Fail WindowEyes 8.4IE11ReadingLink URL gibberish read out. Speak Link slash forty five sixty seven dot HTML.
Fail WindowEyes 8.4IE11TabbingImage URL gibberish read out. Speak Link twelve thirty four.
Fail VoiceOver OSX 10.10Safari 8.0.6ReadingLink URL gibberish read out. Speak Link four five six seven HTML.
Fail VoiceOver OSX 10.10Safari 8.0.6TabbingLink URL gibberish read out. Speak Link four five six seven HTML.
Fail VoiceOver OSX 10.9Safari 7.0.3ReadingLink URL gibberish read out. Speak Link four five six seven HTML.
Fail VoiceOver OSX 10.9Safari 7.0.3TabbingLink URL gibberish read out. Speak Link four five six seven HTML.
Fail VoiceOver iOS 9.1Safari iOS 9.1TouchLink URL read out: no indication of link purpose. Speak Four thousand, five hundred and sixty-seven HTML, link.
Fail VoiceOver iOS 8.4Safari iOS 8.4TouchLink URL read out: no indication of link purpose. Speak Four thousand, five hundred and sixty-seven HTML, link.
Fail VoiceOver iOS 7.1Safari iOS 7.1TouchLink URL read out: no indication of link purpose. Speak Four thousand, five hundred and sixty-seven HTML, link.
Fail SaToGo 3.4.96.0IE11ReadingNo indication of link purpose Speak Link
Fail SaToGo 3.4.96.0IE11TabbingNo indication of link purpose. Speak Link

SortSite rules: AccWcag1-13.1.1

Test notes

The threshold for inclusion in these results is 5% usage in the most recent WebAIM screen reader survey. Chrome and Android still fall below the 5% threshold.

All tests were carried out with screen reader factory settings. JAWS in particular has a wide variety of settings controlling exactly what gets spoken.

Screen readers allow users to interact in different modes, and can produce very different results in each mode. The modes used in these tests are:

  • Reading Content read using the «read next» command in a screen reader
  • Tabbing Content read using the «tab» key in a screen reader
  • Heading Content read using the «next heading» key in a screen reader
  • Touch Content read when touching an area of screen on a mobile device

In the «What the user hears» column:

  • Commas represent short pauses in screen reader voicing
  • Full Stops represent places where voicing stops, and the «read next» or «tab» or «next heading» command is pressed again
  • Ellipsis … represent a long pause in voicing
  • (Brackets) represent voicing that requires a keystroke to hear
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A element containing IMG with TITLE - Screen reader compatibility

April 4, 2016, 5:00 pm
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Last updated: April 5, 2016

Expected Result: works in a screen reader

Actual Result: works in all tested screen readers

Code used for this test:

<a href='4567.html'><img src='1234.png' title='this is an image title'></a>

Change History

Last updated: April 5, 2016

  • GoodNVDA with IE Stable - OK from NVDA 2012.3 to NVDA 2015.2
  • GoodNVDA with FF Stable - OK from NVDA 2012.1 to NVDA 2015.2
  • GoodJAWS with IE Stable - OK from JAWS 13.0.852 to JAWS 16.0.4350
  • GoodJAWS with FF Stable - OK from JAWS 13.0.852 to JAWS 16.0.4350
  • GoodVoiceOver OS X Stable - OK from VoiceOver OSX 10.9 to VoiceOver OSX 10.10
  • GoodVoiceOver iOS Stable - OK from VoiceOver iOS 7.1 to VoiceOver iOS 9.1
  • GoodWindowEyes with IE Stable - OK from WindowEyes 8.4 to WindowEyes 9.2
  • GoodSaToGo with IE OK in SaToGo 3.4.96.0
Screen readerBrowserModeNotesWhat the user hears
OK NVDA 2015.2FF40ReadingSpeak Link graphic, this is an image title
OK NVDA 2015.2FF40TabbingSpeak This is an image title, graphic link
OK NVDA 2015.2IE11ReadingSpeak Link graphic, this is an image title
OK NVDA 2015.2IE11TabbingSpeak This is an image title, graphic link
OK NVDA 2014.1FF28ReadingSpeak link graphic, this is an image title
OK NVDA 2014.1FF28TabbingSpeak This is an image title, graphic link
OK NVDA 2014.1IE11ReadingSpeak link graphic, this is an image title
OK NVDA 2014.1IE11TabbingSpeak This is an image title, graphic link
OK NVDA 2012.1FF28ReadingSpeak link graphic, this is an image title
OK NVDA 2012.1FF28TabbingSpeak This is an image title, graphic link
OK NVDA 2012.3IE11ReadingSpeak link graphic, this is an image title
OK NVDA 2012.3IE11TabbingSpeak This is an image title, graphic link
OK JAWS 16.0.4350FF40ReadingSpeak Link graphic, this is an image title
OK JAWS 16.0.4350FF40TabbingSpeak This is an image title, link graphic
OK JAWS 16.0.4350IE11ReadingSpeak Link graphic, this is an image title
OK JAWS 16.0.4350IE11TabbingSpeak This is an image title, link graphic
OK JAWS 15.0.9023FF29ReadingSpeak Link graphic, this is an image title
OK JAWS 15.0.9023FF29TabbingSpeak This is an image title, link graphic
OK JAWS 15.0.9023IE11ReadingSpeak Link graphic, this is an image title
OK JAWS 15.0.9023IE11TabbingSpeak This is an image title, link graphic
OK JAWS 14.0.9002FF29ReadingSpeak link graphic, this is an image title
OK JAWS 14.0.9002FF29TabbingSpeak This is an image title, link graphic
OK JAWS 14.0.9002IE11ReadingSpeak link graphic, this is an image title
OK JAWS 14.0.9002IE11TabbingSpeak This is an image title, link graphic
OK JAWS 13.0.852FF28ReadingSpeak link graphic, this is an image title
OK JAWS 13.0.852FF28TabbingSpeak This is an image title, link graphic
OK JAWS 13.0.852IE11ReadingSpeak link graphic, this is an image title
OK JAWS 13.0.852IE11TabbingSpeak This is an image title, link graphic
OK WindowEyes 9.2IE11ReadingSpeak Link, this is an image title
OK WindowEyes 9.2IE11TabbingSpeak Link, this is an image title
OK WindowEyes 8.4IE11ReadingSpeak Link, this is an image title
OK WindowEyes 8.4IE11TabbingSpeak Link, this is an image title
OK VoiceOver OSX 10.10Safari 8.0.6ReadingSpeak Link image, this is an image title
OK VoiceOver OSX 10.10Safari 8.0.6TabbingSpeak Link image, this is an image title
OK VoiceOver OSX 10.9Safari 7.0.3ReadingSpeak Link image, this is an image title
OK VoiceOver OSX 10.9Safari 7.0.3TabbingSpeak Link image, this is an image title
OK VoiceOver iOS 9.1Safari iOS 9.1TouchSpeak This is an image title, link image
OK VoiceOver iOS 8.4Safari iOS 8.4TouchSpeak This is an image title, link image
OK VoiceOver iOS 7.1Safari iOS 7.1TouchSpeak This is an image title, link image
OK SaToGo 3.4.96.0IE11ReadingSpeak link, this is an image title
OK SaToGo 3.4.96.0IE11TabbingSpeak This is an image title, link

SortSite rules: AccWcag1-13.1.1

Test notes

The threshold for inclusion in these results is 5% usage in the most recent WebAIM screen reader survey. Chrome and Android still fall below the 5% threshold.

All tests were carried out with screen reader factory settings. JAWS in particular has a wide variety of settings controlling exactly what gets spoken.

Screen readers allow users to interact in different modes, and can produce very different results in each mode. The modes used in these tests are:

  • Reading Content read using the «read next» command in a screen reader
  • Tabbing Content read using the «tab» key in a screen reader
  • Heading Content read using the «next heading» key in a screen reader
  • Touch Content read when touching an area of screen on a mobile device

In the «What the user hears» column:

  • Commas represent short pauses in screen reader voicing
  • Full Stops represent places where voicing stops, and the «read next» or «tab» or «next heading» command is pressed again
  • Ellipsis … represent a long pause in voicing
  • (Brackets) represent voicing that requires a keystroke to hear
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A element containing IMG with ALT - Screen reader compatibility

April 4, 2016, 5:00 pm
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Last updated: April 5, 2016

Expected Result: works in a screen reader

Actual Result: works in all tested screen readers

WCAG Technique: H30

Code used for this test:

<a href='4567.html'><img src='1234.png' alt='this is a link alt'></a>

Change History

Last updated: April 5, 2016

  • GoodNVDA with IE Stable - OK from NVDA 2012.3 to NVDA 2015.2
  • GoodNVDA with FF Stable - OK from NVDA 2012.1 to NVDA 2015.2
  • GoodJAWS with IE Stable - OK from JAWS 13.0.852 to JAWS 16.0.4350
  • GoodJAWS with FF Stable - OK from JAWS 13.0.852 to JAWS 16.0.4350
  • GoodVoiceOver OS X Stable - OK from VoiceOver OSX 10.9 to VoiceOver OSX 10.10
  • GoodVoiceOver iOS Stable - OK from VoiceOver iOS 7.1 to VoiceOver iOS 9.1
  • GoodWindowEyes with IE Stable - OK from WindowEyes 8.4 to WindowEyes 9.2
  • GoodSaToGo with IE OK in SaToGo 3.4.96.0
Screen readerBrowserModeNotesWhat the user hears
OK NVDA 2015.2FF40ReadingSpeak Link graphic, this is a link alt
OK NVDA 2015.2FF40TabbingSpeak This is a link alt, graphic link
OK NVDA 2015.2IE11ReadingSpeak Link graphic, this is a link alt
OK NVDA 2015.2IE11TabbingSpeak This is a link alt, graphic link
OK NVDA 2014.1FF28ReadingSpeak link graphic, this is a link alt
OK NVDA 2014.1FF28TabbingSpeak This is a link alt, graphic link
OK NVDA 2014.1IE11ReadingSpeak link graphic, this is a link alt
OK NVDA 2014.1IE11TabbingSpeak This is a link alt, graphic link
OK NVDA 2012.1FF28ReadingSpeak link graphic, this is a link alt
OK NVDA 2012.1FF28TabbingSpeak This is a link alt, graphic link
OK NVDA 2012.3IE11ReadingSpeak link graphic, this is a link alt
OK NVDA 2012.3IE11TabbingSpeak This is a link alt, graphic link
OK JAWS 16.0.4350FF40ReadingSpeak Link graphic, this is a link alt
OK JAWS 16.0.4350FF40TabbingSpeak This is a link alt, link graphic
OK JAWS 16.0.4350IE11ReadingSpeak Link graphic, this is a link alt.
OK JAWS 16.0.4350IE11TabbingSpeak This is a link alt, link graphic.
OK JAWS 15.0.9023FF29ReadingSpeak Link graphic, this is a link alt
OK JAWS 15.0.9023FF29TabbingSpeak This is a link alt, link graphic
OK JAWS 15.0.9023IE11ReadingSpeak Link graphic, this is a link alt.
OK JAWS 15.0.9023IE11TabbingSpeak This is a link alt, link graphic.
OK JAWS 14.0.9002FF29ReadingSpeak link graphic, this is a link alt
OK JAWS 14.0.9002FF29TabbingSpeak This is a link alt, link graphic
OK JAWS 14.0.9002IE11ReadingSpeak link graphic, this is a link alt
OK JAWS 14.0.9002IE11TabbingSpeak This is a link alt, link graphic
OK JAWS 13.0.852FF28ReadingSpeak link graphic, this is a link alt
OK JAWS 13.0.852FF28TabbingSpeak This is a link alt, link graphic
OK JAWS 13.0.852IE11ReadingSpeak link graphic, this is a link alt
OK JAWS 13.0.852IE11TabbingSpeak This is a link alt, link graphic
OK WindowEyes 9.2IE11ReadingSpeak Link, this is a link alt
OK WindowEyes 9.2IE11TabbingSpeak Link, this is a link alt
OK WindowEyes 8.4IE11ReadingSpeak Link, this is a link alt
OK WindowEyes 8.4IE11TabbingSpeak Link, this is a link alt
OK VoiceOver OSX 10.10Safari 8.0.6ReadingSpeak Link image, this is a link alt
OK VoiceOver OSX 10.10Safari 8.0.6TabbingSpeak Link image, this is a link alt
OK VoiceOver OSX 10.9Safari 7.0.3ReadingSpeak Link image, this is a link alt
OK VoiceOver OSX 10.9Safari 7.0.3TabbingSpeak Link image, this is a link alt
OK VoiceOver iOS 9.1Safari iOS 9.1TouchSpeak This is a link alt, link image
OK VoiceOver iOS 8.4Safari iOS 8.4TouchSpeak This is a link alt, link image
OK VoiceOver iOS 7.1Safari iOS 7.1TouchSpeak This is a link alt, link image
OK SaToGo 3.4.96.0IE11ReadingSpeak link, this is a link alt
OK SaToGo 3.4.96.0IE11TabbingSpeak This is a link alt, link

SortSite rules: AccWcag1-13.1.1

Test notes

The threshold for inclusion in these results is 5% usage in the most recent WebAIM screen reader survey. Chrome and Android still fall below the 5% threshold.

All tests were carried out with screen reader factory settings. JAWS in particular has a wide variety of settings controlling exactly what gets spoken.

Screen readers allow users to interact in different modes, and can produce very different results in each mode. The modes used in these tests are:

  • Reading Content read using the «read next» command in a screen reader
  • Tabbing Content read using the «tab» key in a screen reader
  • Heading Content read using the «next heading» key in a screen reader
  • Touch Content read when touching an area of screen on a mobile device

In the «What the user hears» column:

  • Commas represent short pauses in screen reader voicing
  • Full Stops represent places where voicing stops, and the «read next» or «tab» or «next heading» command is pressed again
  • Ellipsis … represent a long pause in voicing
  • (Brackets) represent voicing that requires a keystroke to hear
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A "click here" link with TITLE attribute - Screen reader compatibility

April 4, 2016, 5:00 pm
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Last updated: April 5, 2016

Expected Result: works in a screen reader

Actual Result: causes problems in 11 screen reader / browser combinations

Tests if the user hears extra text describing the "Click Here" link when tabbing between links. Without extra text the user hears a sequence like "Click Here. Click Here. Click Here" when tabbing. In reading mode the text surrounding the link helps explain what the link does.

WCAG Technique: H33

Code used for this test:

<a href='4567.html' title='this is a link title'>Click Here</a>

Change History

Last updated: April 5, 2016

  • BadNVDA with IE Causes problems in NVDA 2015.2
  • GoodNVDA with FF Stable - OK from NVDA 2012.1 to NVDA 2015.2
  • BetterJAWS with IE Better - caused problems in JAWS 14.0.9002, but now OK in JAWS 16.0.4350
  • BetterJAWS with FF Better - caused problems in JAWS 14.0.9002, but now OK in JAWS 16.0.4350
  • WorseVoiceOver OS X Worse - was OK in VoiceOver OSX 10.9, but now causes problems in VoiceOver OSX 10.10
  • GoodVoiceOver iOS Stable - OK from VoiceOver iOS 7.1 to VoiceOver iOS 9.1
  • BadWindowEyes with IE Causes problems in WindowEyes 9.2
  • GoodSaToGo with IE OK in SaToGo 3.4.96.0
Screen readerBrowserModeNotesWhat the user hears
OK NVDA 2015.2FF40ReadingSpeak Link, click here
OK NVDA 2015.2FF40TabbingSpeak Click here link, this is a link title
OK NVDA 2015.2IE11ReadingSpeak Link, click here
Fail NVDA 2015.2IE11Tabbingtitle ignored Speak Click here, link
OK NVDA 2014.1FF28ReadingSpeak link click here
OK NVDA 2014.1FF28TabbingSpeak click here link, this is a link title
OK NVDA 2014.1IE11ReadingSpeak link click here
Fail NVDA 2014.1IE11Tabbingtitle ignored Speak click here link
OK NVDA 2012.1FF28ReadingSpeak link click here
OK NVDA 2012.1FF28TabbingSpeak click here link, this is a link title
OK NVDA 2012.3IE11ReadingSpeak link click here
Fail NVDA 2012.3IE11Tabbingtitle ignored Speak click here link
OK JAWS 16.0.4350FF40ReadingSpeak Link, click here
OK JAWS 16.0.4350FF40TabbingSpeak Click here, link, this is a link title
OK JAWS 16.0.4350IE11ReadingSpeak Link, click here
OK JAWS 16.0.4350IE11TabbingSpeak Click here, link, this is a link title
OK JAWS 15.0.9023FF29ReadingSpeak Link, click here
OK JAWS 15.0.9023FF29TabbingSpeak Click here, link, this is a link title
OK JAWS 15.0.9023IE11ReadingSpeak Link, click here
OK JAWS 15.0.9023IE11TabbingSpeak Click here, link, this is a link title
OK JAWS 14.0.9002FF29ReadingSpeak Link, click here
Fail JAWS 14.0.9002FF29Tabbingtitle ignored Speak Click here, link
OK JAWS 14.0.9002IE11ReadingSpeak Link, click here
Fail JAWS 14.0.9002IE11Tabbingtitle ignored Speak Click here, link
OK JAWS 13.0.852FF28ReadingSpeak link click here
Fail JAWS 13.0.852FF28Tabbingtitle ignored Speak click here link
OK JAWS 13.0.852IE11ReadingSpeak link click here
Fail JAWS 13.0.852IE11Tabbingtitle ignored Speak click here link
OK WindowEyes 9.2IE11ReadingSpeak Link, click here
Fail WindowEyes 9.2IE11Tabbingtitle ignored Speak Link click here
OK WindowEyes 8.4IE11ReadingSpeak Link, click here
Fail WindowEyes 8.4IE11Tabbingtitle ignored Speak Link click here
Fail VoiceOver OSX 10.10Safari 8.0.6Readingtitle ignored Speak Link, click here
Fail VoiceOver OSX 10.10Safari 8.0.6Tabbingtitle ignored Speak Link, click here
OK VoiceOver OSX 10.9Safari 7.0.3ReadingSpeak Link, click here, this is a link title
OK VoiceOver OSX 10.9Safari 7.0.3TabbingSpeak Link, click here, this is a link title
OK VoiceOver iOS 9.1Safari iOS 9.1TouchSpeak Click here, link, this is a link title
OK VoiceOver iOS 8.4Safari iOS 8.4TouchSpeak Click here, link, this is a link title
OK VoiceOver iOS 7.1Safari iOS 7.1TouchSpeak Click here, this is a link title, link
OK SaToGo 3.4.96.0IE11ReadingSpeak link click here
OK SaToGo 3.4.96.0IE11TabbingSpeak click here, this is a link title, link

SortSite rules: AccWcag1-13.1.2

Test notes

The threshold for inclusion in these results is 5% usage in the most recent WebAIM screen reader survey. Chrome and Android still fall below the 5% threshold.

All tests were carried out with screen reader factory settings. JAWS in particular has a wide variety of settings controlling exactly what gets spoken.

Screen readers allow users to interact in different modes, and can produce very different results in each mode. The modes used in these tests are:

  • Reading Content read using the «read next» command in a screen reader
  • Tabbing Content read using the «tab» key in a screen reader
  • Heading Content read using the «next heading» key in a screen reader
  • Touch Content read when touching an area of screen on a mobile device

In the «What the user hears» column:

  • Commas represent short pauses in screen reader voicing
  • Full Stops represent places where voicing stops, and the «read next» or «tab» or «next heading» command is pressed again
  • Ellipsis … represent a long pause in voicing
  • (Brackets) represent voicing that requires a keystroke to hear
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Search

A "click here" link with ARIA-LABELLEDBY attribute - Screen reader compatibility

April 4, 2016, 5:00 pm
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Last updated: April 5, 2016

Expected Result: works in a screen reader

Actual Result: causes problems in 5 screen reader / browser combinations

Tests if the user hears extra text describing the "Click Here" link when tabbing between links. Without extra text the user hears a sequence like "Click Here. Click Here. Click Here" when tabbing. In reading mode the text surrounding the link helps explain what the link does.

WCAG Technique: ARIA7

Code used for this test:

<a href='4567.html' aria-labelledby='a-aria-labelledby-clickhere'>Click Here</a>
        <span id='a-aria-labelledby-clickhere'>this is an aria labelled by</span>

Change History

Last updated: April 5, 2016

  • WorseNVDA with IE Worse - was OK in NVDA 2014.1, but now causes problems in NVDA 2015.2
  • BetterNVDA with FF Better - caused problems in NVDA 2014.1, but now OK in NVDA 2015.2
  • BetterJAWS with IE Better - caused problems in JAWS 13.0.852, but now OK in JAWS 16.0.4350
  • GoodJAWS with FF Stable - OK from JAWS 13.0.852 to JAWS 16.0.4350
  • GoodVoiceOver OS X Stable - OK from VoiceOver OSX 10.9 to VoiceOver OSX 10.10
  • GoodVoiceOver iOS Stable - OK from VoiceOver iOS 7.1 to VoiceOver iOS 9.1
  • GoodWindowEyes with IE Stable - OK from WindowEyes 8.4 to WindowEyes 9.2
  • BadSaToGo with IE Causes problems in SaToGo 3.4.96.0
Screen readerBrowserModeNotesWhat the user hears
OK NVDA 2015.2FF40ReadingSpeak Link, this is an aria labelled by, this is an aria labelled by
OK NVDA 2015.2FF40TabbingSpeak This is an aria labelled by, link
OK NVDA 2015.2IE11ReadingSpeak Link click here, this is an aria labelled by
Fail NVDA 2015.2IE11Tabbingaria labelled ignored Speak Click here, link
OK NVDA 2014.1FF28ReadingSpeak link click here, this is an aria labelled by
Fail NVDA 2014.1FF28Tabbingaria label ignored Speak Click here, link
OK NVDA 2014.1IE11ReadingSpeak link click here, this is an aria labelled by
OK NVDA 2014.1IE11TabbingSpeak Click here, this is an aria labelled by, link
OK NVDA 2012.1FF28ReadingSpeak link click here
Fail NVDA 2012.1FF28Tabbingaria label ignored Speak click here link
OK NVDA 2012.3IE11ReadingSpeak link click here, this is an aria labelled by
OK NVDA 2012.3IE11TabbingSpeak click here, this is an aria labelled by link
OK JAWS 16.0.4350FF40ReadingSpeak Link, this is an aria labelled by. This is an aria labelled by.
OK JAWS 16.0.4350FF40TabbingSpeak This is an aria labelled by, link
OK JAWS 16.0.4350IE11ReadingSpeak Link, click here. This is an aria labelled by.
OK JAWS 16.0.4350IE11TabbingSpeak This is an aria labelled by, link.
OK JAWS 15.0.9023FF29ReadingSpeak Link, this is an aria labelled by. This is an aria labelled by.
OK JAWS 15.0.9023FF29TabbingSpeak This is an aria labelled by, link
OK JAWS 15.0.9023IE11ReadingSpeak Link, click here. This is an aria labelled by.
OK JAWS 15.0.9023IE11TabbingSpeak This is an aria labelled by, link.
OK JAWS 14.0.9002FF29ReadingSpeak link, this is an aria labelled by, this is an aria labelled by
OK JAWS 14.0.9002FF29TabbingSpeak This is an aria labelled by link
OK JAWS 14.0.9002IE11ReadingSpeak link click here, this is an aria labelled by
OK JAWS 14.0.9002IE11TabbingSpeak This is an aria labelled by link
OK JAWS 13.0.852FF28ReadingSpeak link click here
OK JAWS 13.0.852FF28TabbingSpeak This is an aria labelled by link
OK JAWS 13.0.852IE11ReadingSpeak link click here
Fail JAWS 13.0.852IE11Tabbingaria label ignored Speak click here link
OK WindowEyes 9.2IE11ReadingSpeak Link, this is an aria labelled by
OK WindowEyes 9.2IE11TabbingSpeak Link, this is an aria labelled by
OK WindowEyes 8.4IE11Readingreads out what's on screen - reasonable behavior Speak Link click here
OK WindowEyes 8.4IE11TabbingSpeak Link, this is an aria labelled by
OK VoiceOver OSX 10.10Safari 8.0.6ReadingSpeak Link, this is an aria labelled by
OK VoiceOver OSX 10.10Safari 8.0.6TabbingSpeak Link, this is an aria labelled
OK VoiceOver OSX 10.9Safari 7.0.3ReadingSpeak Link, click here, this is an aria labelled by
OK VoiceOver OSX 10.9Safari 7.0.3TabbingSpeak Link, click here, this is an aria labelled by
OK VoiceOver iOS 9.1Safari iOS 9.1TouchSpeak This is an aria labelled by link
OK VoiceOver iOS 8.4Safari iOS 8.4TouchSpeak This is an aria labelled by link
OK VoiceOver iOS 7.1Safari iOS 7.1TouchSpeak This is an aria labelled by link
OK SaToGo 3.4.96.0IE11ReadingSpeak link click here
Fail SaToGo 3.4.96.0IE11Tabbingaria label ignored Speak click here link

SortSite rules: AccWcag1-13.1.2

Test notes

The threshold for inclusion in these results is 5% usage in the most recent WebAIM screen reader survey. Chrome and Android still fall below the 5% threshold.

All tests were carried out with screen reader factory settings. JAWS in particular has a wide variety of settings controlling exactly what gets spoken.

Screen readers allow users to interact in different modes, and can produce very different results in each mode. The modes used in these tests are:

  • Reading Content read using the «read next» command in a screen reader
  • Tabbing Content read using the «tab» key in a screen reader
  • Heading Content read using the «next heading» key in a screen reader
  • Touch Content read when touching an area of screen on a mobile device

In the «What the user hears» column:

  • Commas represent short pauses in screen reader voicing
  • Full Stops represent places where voicing stops, and the «read next» or «tab» or «next heading» command is pressed again
  • Ellipsis … represent a long pause in voicing
  • (Brackets) represent voicing that requires a keystroke to hear
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A "click here" link with ARIA-LABEL attribute - Screen reader compatibility

April 4, 2016, 5:00 pm
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Last updated: April 5, 2016

Expected Result: works in a screen reader

Actual Result: causes problems in 7 screen reader / browser combinations

Tests if the user hears extra text describing the "Click Here" link when tabbing between links. Without extra text the user hears a sequence like "Click Here. Click Here. Click Here" when tabbing. In reading mode the text surrounding the link helps explain what the link does.

WCAG Technique: ARIA8

Code used for this test:

<a href='4567.html' aria-label='this is an aria label'>Click Here</a>

Change History

Last updated: April 5, 2016

  • BetterNVDA with IE Better - caused problems in NVDA 2014.1, but now OK in NVDA 2015.2
  • BetterNVDA with FF Better - caused problems in NVDA 2014.1, but now OK in NVDA 2015.2
  • GoodJAWS with IE Stable - OK from JAWS 13.0.852 to JAWS 16.0.4350
  • BetterJAWS with FF Better - caused problems in JAWS 13.0.852, but now OK in JAWS 16.0.4350
  • GoodVoiceOver OS X Stable - OK from VoiceOver OSX 10.9 to VoiceOver OSX 10.10
  • GoodVoiceOver iOS Stable - OK from VoiceOver iOS 7.1 to VoiceOver iOS 9.1
  • GoodWindowEyes with IE Stable - OK from WindowEyes 8.4 to WindowEyes 9.2
  • BadSaToGo with IE Causes problems in SaToGo 3.4.96.0
Screen readerBrowserModeNotesWhat the user hears
OK NVDA 2015.2FF40ReadingSpeak Link, this is an aria label
OK NVDA 2015.2FF40TabbingSpeak This is an aria label, link
OK NVDA 2015.2IE11ReadingSpeak Link, this is an aria label
OK NVDA 2015.2IE11TabbingSpeak This is an aria label, link
OK NVDA 2014.1FF28ReadingSpeak link click here
Fail NVDA 2014.1FF28Tabbingaria label ignored Speak Click here, link
OK NVDA 2014.1IE11ReadingSpeak link click here
Fail NVDA 2014.1IE11Tabbingaria label ignored Speak Click here, link
OK NVDA 2012.1FF28ReadingSpeak link click here
Fail NVDA 2012.1FF28Tabbingaria label ignored Speak click here link
OK NVDA 2012.3IE11ReadingSpeak link click here
Fail NVDA 2012.3IE11Tabbingaria label ignored Speak click here link
OK JAWS 16.0.4350FF40ReadingSpeak Link, this is an aria label
OK JAWS 16.0.4350FF40TabbingSpeak This is an aria label, link
OK JAWS 16.0.4350IE11ReadingSpeak Link, this is an aria label
OK JAWS 16.0.4350IE11TabbingSpeak This is an aria label, link
OK JAWS 15.0.9023FF29ReadingSpeak Link, this is an aria label
OK JAWS 15.0.9023FF29TabbingSpeak This is an aria label, link
OK JAWS 15.0.9023IE11ReadingSpeak Link, this is an aria label, click here.
OK JAWS 15.0.9023IE11TabbingSpeak This is an aria label, link
OK JAWS 14.0.9002FF29ReadingSpeak link, this is an aria label
OK JAWS 14.0.9002FF29TabbingSpeak This is an aria label, link
OK JAWS 14.0.9002IE11ReadingSpeak link, this is an aria label, click here
OK JAWS 14.0.9002IE11TabbingSpeak This is an aria label, link
Fail JAWS 13.0.852FF28Readingaria-label repeated 5 times Speak link, this is an aria label, this is an aria label, this is an aria label, this is an aria label, click here
Fail JAWS 13.0.852FF28Tabbingaria-label repeated 5 times Speak This is an aria label, this is an aria label, this is an aria label, this is an aria label, click here link
OK JAWS 13.0.852IE11ReadingSpeak link, this is an aria label, click here
OK JAWS 13.0.852IE11TabbingSpeak This is an aria label, click here link
OK WindowEyes 9.2IE11ReadingSpeak Link, this is an aria label
OK WindowEyes 9.2IE11TabbingSpeak Link, this is an aria label
OK WindowEyes 8.4IE11Readingreads out what's on screen - reasonable behavior Speak Link click here
OK WindowEyes 8.4IE11TabbingSpeak Link, this is an aria label
OK VoiceOver OSX 10.10Safari 8.0.6ReadingSpeak Link, this is an aria label
OK VoiceOver OSX 10.10Safari 8.0.6TabbingSpeak Link, this is an aria label
OK VoiceOver OSX 10.9Safari 7.0.3ReadingSpeak link, click here, this is an aria label
OK VoiceOver OSX 10.9Safari 7.0.3TabbingSpeak link, click here, this is an aria label
OK VoiceOver iOS 9.1Safari iOS 9.1TouchSpeak This is an aria label, link
OK VoiceOver iOS 8.4Safari iOS 8.4TouchSpeak This is an aria label, link
OK VoiceOver iOS 7.1Safari iOS 7.1TouchSpeak This is an aria label, link
OK SaToGo 3.4.96.0IE11ReadingSpeak link click here
Fail SaToGo 3.4.96.0IE11Tabbingaria label ignored Speak click here link

SortSite rules: AccWcag1-13.1.2

Test notes

The threshold for inclusion in these results is 5% usage in the most recent WebAIM screen reader survey. Chrome and Android still fall below the 5% threshold.

All tests were carried out with screen reader factory settings. JAWS in particular has a wide variety of settings controlling exactly what gets spoken.

Screen readers allow users to interact in different modes, and can produce very different results in each mode. The modes used in these tests are:

  • Reading Content read using the «read next» command in a screen reader
  • Tabbing Content read using the «tab» key in a screen reader
  • Heading Content read using the «next heading» key in a screen reader
  • Touch Content read when touching an area of screen on a mobile device

In the «What the user hears» column:

  • Commas represent short pauses in screen reader voicing
  • Full Stops represent places where voicing stops, and the «read next» or «tab» or «next heading» command is pressed again
  • Ellipsis … represent a long pause in voicing
  • (Brackets) represent voicing that requires a keystroke to hear
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PowerMapper - Quality Certification

April 5, 2016, 5:00 pm
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Windows 7

PowerMapper - Compatible with Windows 7

PowerMapper has been tested to meet all of the technical requirements to be Compatible with Windows® 7.

“Compatible with Windows 7” software:

  • Is tested for compatibility and reliability on Windows 7.
  • Passed Microsoft designed tests to minimize the possibility of crashes, hangs, and reboots.
  • Represents a commitment that the product will continue to work over the life of Windows 7.
  • Meets privacy standards set forth by the Anti-Spyware Coalition.
  • Installs cleanly and reliably.
  • Eliminates unnecessary reboots.
  • Ensures compatibility with Windows 7, both 32-bit and 64-bit editions.

Only “Compatible with Windows® 7” software and devices have passed Microsoft-designed tests for compatibility and reliability on PCs running the Windows 7 operating system. “Compatible with Windows 7” products install without worry and run reliably with Windows 7.

Windows Vista

PowerMapper - Certified for Windows Vista

Windows Vista Compatibility Center: PowerMapper

PowerMapper has been independently Certified for Windows Vista by VeriTest, an authorized Microsoft testing partner. Certified for Windows Vista tests include:

  • Application runs on 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows
  • Application runs with Remote Desktop
  • Application files are cryptographically signed to prevent tampering
  • Application installer does not affect other applications or system components
  • Application cleanly uninstalls
  • Application can be installed using enterprise deployment tools
  • Application saves and restores state when system is restarted by Windows Update
  • Application does not modify file or folder security
  • Application runs reliably
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PowerMapper - HTML Sitemap Generator

May 2, 2016, 5:00 pm
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One Click Site Mapping

PowerMapper is an automatic sitemap creation tool for UX pros, information architects and web developers. It is used in more than 50 countries, by 30% of the Fortune 100, and major organizations like NASA and MIT.

  • Create Visual Sitemaps
  • Create HTML Sitemaps
  • Create XML Sitemaps to boost search engine traffic
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PowerMapper - Graphical Sitemap Generator

May 2, 2016, 5:00 pm
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One Click Site Mapping

PowerMapper is an automatic sitemap creation tool for UX pros, information architects and web developers. It is used in more than 50 countries, by 30% of the Fortune 100, and major organizations like NASA and MIT.

  • Create Visual Sitemaps
  • Create HTML Sitemaps
  • Create XML Sitemaps to boost search engine traffic
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HTML Sitemaps - PowerMapper

May 2, 2016, 5:00 pm
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Map a Site

HTML sitemaps are used as a navigation aid for site visitors. They're used in the same way as a site search engine - when users can't find something in the main navigation they turn to secondary aids like site maps.

PowerMapper is an HTML sitemap generator which excels at reverse-engineering sitemaps from existing websites. It scans all a site's pages, capturing thumbnails and meta data for each page, then draws these on a map.

Tree View

This sitemap displays an expanding/contracting table of contents like Windows Explorer or Mac OS Finder.

HTML Sitemap - Tree View Map Style

Table of Contents

This map displays a list of pages similar to a book's table of contents.

HTML Sitemap - Table of Contents Map Style

TableMap

This text-only map displays page titles in a table grid.

HTML Sitemap - TableMap Style

Yehaa

This text-only map displays page titles in a portal-style directory.

HTML Sitemap - TableMap Style

More Information

For more information about PowerMapper, our one-click site mapping tool:

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Government Store - SortSite Pricing

May 2, 2016, 5:00 pm
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Error Checker for Websites - SortSite

May 2, 2016, 5:00 pm
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Supported Standards

SortSite scans entire websites for broken links and other quality problems:

  • Find broken links and missing images
  • Detect server configuration issues
  • Check for ASP/ASPX/PHP script errors and warnings

Website Error Checker

SortSite error checks include:

  • HTML - check for missing images and broken links
  • CSS - check for missing background graphics and broken @import statements
  • Flash - check for missing movie files and find broken links inside movie files
  • RSS - check for broken RSS feeds
  • Script Errors - in ASP, ASPX and PHP
  • Plus - server configuration errors, expired domains and SSL certificates

Screenshot

SortSite Dashboard Report
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Create Site Maps Easily - PowerMapper

May 2, 2016, 5:00 pm
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Map a Site

PowerMapper is a one click site map generator which creates:

Create XML Sitemaps

PowerMapper allows you to create XML sitemaps quickly and easily. XML sitemaps are a specially formatted list of the pages on your site, and help search engines index your site. Unless pages are indexed, they'll never appear in search results. An XML site map looks like this: 

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9">
    <url><loc>http://www.powermapper.com/index.htm</loc></url>
    <url><loc>http://www.powermapper.com/company/contact.htm</loc></url>
</urlset>

See XML Sitemaps for more information.

Create HTML Site Maps

HTML sitemaps help human visitors navigate your site. HTML sitemaps are just web pages linking to other pages on your site. PowerMapper automatically creates HTML sitemaps by scanning your site and generating a map.

See HTML Sitemaps for more information.

Create Visual Site Maps

Visual sitemaps show site structure and the visual relationships between pages. These are often used by development teams as blueprints by when managing or re-designing a site. PowerMapper builds visual site maps automatically, and allows you to overlay data from sources like Google Analytics and Webmaster tools to display SEO metrics and visitor numbers.

Visual Sitemap - Electrum Map StyleVisual Sitemap - Skyscraper Map StyleVisual Sitemap - Page Cloud Map StyleVisual Sitemap - 3D Buttons Style

See Visual Sitemaps for more information.

More Information

For more information about PowerMapper, our one-click site mapping tool:

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Check Website Usability- SortSite

May 2, 2016, 5:00 pm
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Supported Standards

SortSite Professional checks web sites for problems that make pages hard to use. Guidelines checked include:

  • US Federal Usability.gov guidelines
  • W3C usability guidelines
  • Wikipedia usability guidelines

Usability Testing

Finding and fixing usability problems makes users less likely to abandon your site in frustration.

Checks include:

  • Slow loading pages
  • Hard to read pages
  • Text too small to read
  • Duplicate page titles
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Check Web Standards Sitewide - SortSite

May 2, 2016, 5:00 pm
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Supported Standards

SortSite is a web standards validator for any web site.

  • W3C HTML / CSS standards validation
  • Check for W3C WCAG accessibility standards
  • Check for vendor-specific tags, attributes and JavaScript
  • Check for HTML / CSS which triggers browser bugs
  • Works on intranet/staging sites behind a firewall
  • Checks entire site - not restricted to single pages like W3C validator

Web Site Validator

SortSite enforces web standards by:

  • Validating every page on a site against W3C HTML / XHTML standards using the same technology as the W3C validator
  • Checking against W3C WCAG accessibility standards
  • Finding valid, but deprecated, HTML / XHTML tags and attributes
  • Finding vendor specific tags, attributes and JavaScript (Professional edition only)
  • Finding HTML / CSS features that trigger bugs in major browsers (Professional edition only)
  • Checking against search engine content guidelines to ensure your site has optimum search rank (Professional edition only)

To aid enforcement SortSite tracks issue counts over time using a dashboard which drills down to individual errors and lines of code.

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SortSite Dashboard Report
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Check Privacy Standards - SortSite

May 2, 2016, 5:00 pm
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Supported Standards

  • Check violations of EU Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations
  • Check violations of US CAN-SPAM Act

More Information

SortSite Professional checks sites for compliance with EU and US legislation:

  • EU Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003
  • US CAN-SPAM Act 2003

Violation of these regulations leave sites open to hefty fines, up to $10,000 / €10,000 in some cases.

Screenshot

SortSite Dashboard Report
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