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From: Geethavani.Shamanna
Date: Apr 24, 2024 2:58AM

Hi all,

I noticed some inconsistent screen reader behaviour when reading the titles of modal dialogs. On accessing the Add Delivery Address dialog on
https://www.w3.org/WAI/ARIA/apg/patterns/dialog-modal/examples/dialog/
On pressing insert-t, Jaws says 'add delivery address Dialog'. NVDA however reads the page title 'Modal Dialog Example|APG|WAI|W3C' whilst within the dialog.

What is the standard behaviour expected here? Since modals are part of the original page, the developers I am working with argue that the page title should be read out, even when the focus is within the dialog. However, as a screen reader user, I would find it useful if the dialog title is read out whilst the focus is within the dialog.

Insights appreciated.

Many thanks.
Geetha