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[a11y] Add indication in panel <title> if the current page is locked #6819

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joachimesque opened this issue Nov 28, 2024 · 2 comments
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When a page is locked (or not yet saved), sighted people can see an orange button that’s always on the screen as a reminder to save the page. Due to how vocalization works, it’s harder for screenreader users to notice that the page still needs to be saved, and they have to be extra careful not to lock the page for other users.

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One solution, proposed by one of our team members who is blind, would be to add an indication in the <title> of the page. Many apps and some CMSs use an asterisk at the start of the page title as a subtle but effective way to remind the author (sighted or blind) that something is up with the page, like the need for changes to be saved.

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A simulation of what a tab looks like with an asterisk before the page title

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I filed this as a bug, because it concerns accessibility. For blind people who rely on screen readers, a crucial element of the panel interface is (not altogether missing, but) very hard to be aware of.

Thanks in advance!

@distantnative distantnative added the type: a11y 👐 Concerns a change that would make it more accessible to more people label Nov 28, 2024
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I'm honest, I have no idea if this is a god solution from an a11y standpoint. Do you have more information about it? Does the changed title actually help?

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Was wondering this myself or if there is rather a solution with aria live attributes.

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