JAWS is not narrating the output information generated in terminal window. #21077

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opened 2026-01-31 07:32:31 +00:00 by claunia · 0 comments
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Originally created by @Saiteja341 on GitHub (Jan 9, 2024).

Originally assigned to: @DHowett, @carlos-zamora on GitHub.

Windows Terminal version

1.18.3181.0

Windows build number

26020.1000

Other Software

Test Environment:
OS: Windows 11 Version 23H2 (OS Build 26020.1000)
App: Windows Terminal Preview
Screen Reader: Jaws

Steps to reproduce

1.Open Windows Terminal.
2.Turn on Jaws.
3.Now give any command Ex: Hostname & press enter.
4.output will be generated in the window.
5.Observe whether screen reader is narrating the output information or not.

Observation with NVDA & Narrator:
Issue don't repro with NVDA & Narrator.

User Experience:
People with visual impairments who rely on the screen readers will not know the information of generated output, if screen reader don't narrate the output information.

Guideline link:
https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG21/#info-and-relationships

Attachment:
JAWS is not narrating output information..zip

Expected Behavior

Screen reader should narrate the output information upon pressing enter after giving the command.

Actual Behavior

Screen reader is staying silent & not narrating any information regarding the output generated in the window.

Originally created by @Saiteja341 on GitHub (Jan 9, 2024). Originally assigned to: @DHowett, @carlos-zamora on GitHub. ### Windows Terminal version 1.18.3181.0 ### Windows build number 26020.1000 ### Other Software Test Environment: OS: Windows 11 Version 23H2 (OS Build 26020.1000) App: Windows Terminal Preview Screen Reader: Jaws ### Steps to reproduce 1.Open Windows Terminal. 2.Turn on Jaws. 3.Now give any command Ex: Hostname & press enter. 4.output will be generated in the window. 5.Observe whether screen reader is narrating the output information or not. Observation with NVDA & Narrator: Issue don't repro with NVDA & Narrator. User Experience: People with visual impairments who rely on the screen readers will not know the information of generated output, if screen reader don't narrate the output information. Guideline link: https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG21/#info-and-relationships Attachment: [JAWS is not narrating output information..zip](https://github.com/microsoft/terminal/files/13872541/JAWS.is.not.narrating.output.information.zip) ### Expected Behavior Screen reader should narrate the output information upon pressing enter after giving the command. ### Actual Behavior Screen reader is staying silent & not narrating any information regarding the output generated in the window.
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Reference: starred/terminal#21077