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MCL-23152

Screen elements for news articles have no alt text resulting in weird audio cues from the narrator

Discovered while testing narrator translations.

The Bug:

When using the Windows Narrator function in the Minecraft: Java Edition tab, the narrator reads the file names of news banners as well as their resolution. Normally, alt-texts (alternative texts) are used for screen elements such as banners and hero images, making this inconsistent with other parts of the Launcher.

I have attached a screen recording with audio of the narrator reading the Launcher window for Minecraft: Java Edition. Below is a table of the transcribed audio from that attachment.

This bug is also reproducible in the latest beta versions b.2.3.647 (New Windows App) and b.2.3.651 (Legacy Windows).

Audio Transcription:

Before reading the table, please note the following:

  • Incorrect expressions are highlighted in BOLD.

 

Minecraft Launcher window
Hero image for Minecraft: Java Edition
Choose installation: Latest snapshot 1.19.4-rc1
Play hentor5
logo reveal 700x466
The Trails & Tales Update
News March 2, 2023
Minecraft 1.20 has a name!
Read more about "The Trails & Tales Update" on the web
[inaudible]0222 700x466
New on Realms: Just the Two of Us
Minecraft Realms February 24, 2023
8 maps for me, you, and everyone we know!
Read more about "New on Realms: Just the Two of Us" on the web
cb 700x466
Cherry Blossom Biome Coming to 1.20
News February 14, 2023
Cherry blossom trees take the Overworld by storm!
Read more about "Cherry Blossom Biome Coming to 1.20" on the web

h3. Steps to Reproduce:

  • Activate the Windows Narrator function.

  • Open the Launcher with an account that has purchased Minecraft: Java Edition.

  • Select the "Minecraft: Java Edition" tab.

  • Make note of the narrator reading the names and resolutions for the news banners.

Observed Behavior:

The narrator reads file names and resolutions for news banners when selecting the Minecraft: Java Edition tab.

Expected Behavior:

The narrator does not read file names and resolutions for news banners when selecting the Minecraft: Java Edition tab, or it reads an appropriate alt-text instead.

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Issue no longer occurs.

Closing the ticket as Fixed.

hentor5

(Unassigned)

Confirmed

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