[OPEN] [a11y] Screen reader doesn't read changes done by keyboard shortcuts in RCE

Canvas

Engineers are currently investigating the issue.

Description

When editing or changing text it in the RCE with shortcut keys there’s no audio indication that something changes. For example, if you bold a word it doesn’t let you know the word is now bold

Expected Behavior

Screen readers should indicate the changes

Workaround

No workaround exists at this time.

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Navigate to the RCE

  2. Using a keyboard shortcut edit the text

  3. Notice no indication from the screen reader

Additional Info

RCX-3013


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