microsoft / microsoft/ZoomitForMac

[Bug]: Accessibility settings is missing from "Check permissions" menu

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Description

Description

When using DemoType for the first time, I have to allow ZoomIt to control my computer (enable ZoomIt in accessibility settings). Could a link to the accessibility settings be added to the "Check permissions" menu? That way we can get all the permissions in one go.

Current Behavior

I have to enable ZoomIt in accessibility settings when using DemoType - even when I have previously allowed all the stuff listed in "Check permissions"

Expected Behavior

After enabling everything in the "Check permissions" menu, I would expect to not get any prompts for enabling settings.

Steps to Reproduce
  1. Open ZoomIt
  2. Select Check Permissions from the menu
  3. Enable Camera Settings
  4. Enable Microsoft Settings
  5. Enable Screen Recording Settings
  6. Restart ZoomIt
  7. Open DemoType
  8. Select an input file for ZoomIt
  9. Hit the DemoType toggle to start typing
  10. You'll get prompted to allow ZoomIt in the Accessibility Settings
Product Version

12.21.0

macOS Version

macOS Tahoe 26.5.2

Additional Context

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First steps

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by locating the "Check Permissions" menu and the existing camera, Microsoft, and screen-recording permission links. Add the missing accessibility settings link, then verify that enabling every permission there prevents the Accessibility Settings prompt when starting DemoType.

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Assessment

Tech stack
macos, swift
Domain
accessibility, desktop-dev
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
72/100

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