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Screen Reader Testing

Test web applications with screen readers including VoiceOver, NVDA, and JAWS. Use when validating screen reader compatibility, debugging accessibility issues, or ensuring assistive technology support.

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What the skill covers

The sections of its instructions, in order.

  1. 01 When to Use This Skill
  2. 02 Core Concepts
  3. 1. Major Screen Readers
  4. 2. Testing Priority
  5. 3. Screen Reader Modes
  6. 03 Common Test Scenarios
  7. 1. Modal Dialog
  8. 2. Live Regions
  9. 3. Tab Interface
  10. 04 Debugging Tips
  11. 05 Best Practices
  12. Do's
  13. Don'ts

Reference files

4 files Phở can open while it uses the skill.

  • references/jaws-talkback.md
  • references/nvda.md
  • references/voiceover-ios.md
  • references/voiceover.md

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Frequently asked questions

What does Screen Reader Testing do?

Test web applications with screen readers including VoiceOver, NVDA, and JAWS. Use when validating screen reader compatibility, debugging accessibility issues, or ensuring assistive technology support.

Is Screen Reader Testing free to use?

Yes. Screen Reader Testing is published by Seth Hobson under the MIT licence, and you can use it with a free Phở account.

How do I use Screen Reader Testing in Phở?

Press Open in Phở, then Try to apply it to your next message, or add the Frontend and UI design set so Phở loads it whenever a request matches.

Does Screen Reader Testing need other tools?

No. It works in a normal Phở chat with what you type or upload.

Copied unchanged from wshobson/agents at commit 7e2fb55 and credited to Seth Hobson, who is not affiliated with Phở. The full instructions and licence text ship with the skill inside Phở.