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From: Jon Gibbins (dotjay)
Date: Sep 3, 2008 5:00AM

Joshue O Connor wrote:
> I just tried to use a beta of Google Chrome with JAWS 9 and Window Eyes
> on Win XP. The only output I got from JAWS 9 was tab, tab, as I moved
> though a webpage with no ability to browse by headings, jump to form
> fields etc. With Window Eyes there was no output at all. Does anyone
> know if Google plan to make Chrome play nice with AT?

So, it sounds like very few interface elements are exposed through
accessibility APIs (e.g. MSAA).

And just as I'm typing this, Steve Faulkner has just published his
analysis if Google Chrome accessibility:
http://www.paciellogroup.com/blog/?p=92

J


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