Keyboard short-cuts within module pages

[victoria_drew]

I'm trying to understand how effective keyboard shortcuts are in canvas, both for those using screen-readers and for those using shortcuts because of a physical impairment. I'm baffled by the lack of access to shortcuts within module pages (nothing happens when I hit the comma key or 'shift+?')? I feel sure I must be missing something. Can users navigate headings within a page using shortcuts? Can they user the 'previous' and 'next' functionality using shortcuts? If I'm right about this, what are the work-around for those not using a mouse? It'd be great to get some clarity on this, thanks.

[18shumwaysam]

Hi Victoria,

Are you talking about the modules area itself, or the content pages linked to from modules?

Sam

[victoria_drew]

I was talking about the actual content pages, I can’t remember whether the keyboard shortcut menu is available on the modules front page, so I guess the question applies to that too.

I also don’t know whether screen reader software negates the need for the shortcut functionality within canvas itself or not (i.e. whether the screen reader software itself adds keyboard shortcut functionality).

Thanks for your time!

Vicky

[18shumwaysam]

The actual content pages don't support using a comma key or shift+? to navigate, although the main modules page does support it. Within the content pages, I think that the screenreader just has the same functionality it has in any other webpage.

This document seemed to confirm what I've seen from my own experience with shortcuts/accessibility in Canvas: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-2061 . If you haven't looked at it already it might be helpful.

Thanks!

[Chris_Hofer]

Hi there,  @victoria_drew ...

I am reviewing older questions here in the Community, and I came across your question.  I wanted to check in because I see there hasn't been much activity in this topic since March 8, 2019.  It looks like 18shumwaysam has been helping you out.  Have you had a chance to review all his postings?  Has your question been answered? If you're still looking for some help with your original question, please let us know that by posting a note below letting Community members know how we might be able to help.  Looking forward to hearing back from you soon.