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opened 2026-01-31 07:09:14 +00:00 by claunia · 1 comment
claunia commented 2026-01-31 07:09:14 +00:00
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Originally created by @beqabeqa473 on GitHub (Jul 26, 2023).

Originally assigned to: @carlos-zamora on GitHub.

Windows Terminal version

1.17.11461.0

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Version 22H2 (OS Build 19045.3086)

Other Software

tested with screenreader nvda 2023.1 release and latest snapshot versions

Steps to reproduce

Open windows terminal window;
try to enter some characters and navigate through them with arrow keys or NVDA's move by lines numpat7 and numpad9

Expected Behavior

NVDA should read contents as expected

Actual Behavior

sometimes nvda is not able to read contents of a windows terminal and it is needed to close and open window multiple times to restore accessibility functionality. When accessibility is lost, nvda says only word pane

Originally created by @beqabeqa473 on GitHub (Jul 26, 2023). Originally assigned to: @carlos-zamora on GitHub. ### Windows Terminal version 1.17.11461.0 ### Windows build number Version 22H2 (OS Build 19045.3086) ### Other Software tested with screenreader nvda 2023.1 release and latest snapshot versions ### Steps to reproduce Open windows terminal window; try to enter some characters and navigate through them with arrow keys or NVDA's move by lines numpat7 and numpad9 ### Expected Behavior NVDA should read contents as expected ### Actual Behavior sometimes nvda is not able to read contents of a windows terminal and it is needed to close and open window multiple times to restore accessibility functionality. When accessibility is lost, nvda says only word pane
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claunia commented 2026-01-31 07:09:15 +00:00
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@carlos-zamora commented on GitHub (Jul 26, 2023):

@codeofdusk have you seen any other feedback like this since you're more in touch with the NVDA community?

@carlos-zamora commented on GitHub (Jul 26, 2023): @codeofdusk have you seen any other feedback like this since you're more in touch with the NVDA community?
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