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Re: Read only Inputs and screen readers

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From: Patrick H. Lauke
Date: Feb 6, 2014 12:01PM


On 06/02/2014 18:54, Nancy Johnson wrote:
> How does a screen reader handle readonly modes for inputs?

Generally, they will let users TAB to them as with normal focusable form
controls (as opposed to inputs/controls that are disabled, rather than
readonly, which DON'T receive focus), will announce the label/value, but
also announce that it's a read-only input.

P
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