NVDA should announce the instructions to directly access the searched shortcut details table as "use (Ctrl+Down arrow)for searched Shortcut details.": A11y_Visual Studio Code Client_Keyboard Shortcuts_Usability

[AnKushSingh05]

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GitHub Tags: 

#A11yTCS;#Visual Studio Code Client;#GradeB_VisualStudioCodeClient_Win32_Feb2026;#DesktopApp;#FTP;#Win32;#A11yUsable;

Environmental Details: 

App Name: Visual Studio Code Client 
#URL: Visual Studio Code Insider
Microsoft Windows 11 Enterprise 
OS Build:  26200.7392

Repro Steps: 

1. Open Visual Studio Code editor
2. TAB Settings button and press enter.
3. Tab till Keyboard shortcut and press enter.
4. Tab till Search field and search by a keyword.
5. Observe the issue.

Actual Results: 

When search results are displayed, NVDA does not announce any instructions to help users directly navigate to the searched shortcut details table.

Expected Results: 

NVDA should announce clear and actionable instructions when the search results are available.
The screen reader should announce: “Use Ctrl + Down Arrow to access the searched shortcut details.”

User Impact: 

Users who rely on NVDA for keyboard navigation may find it challenging to locate and access the shortcut details table after a search. Without clear navigation instructions, they are left to figure it out through trial and error, which can lead to increased effort, time, and cognitive load.

Attachments:

A11y_Visual.Studio.Code.Client_Keyboard.Shortcuts_Usability.mp4

[kupatkar99]

#A11ySev2;

Issue is fixed. Hence Closing the bug Please find below attachment for reference.

#Closed;