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Accessibility issue in the names of some symbols in the Master palette of Symbols

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accessibility needs info P3
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Description

Issue type

Accessibility issue (e.g. for keyboard-only or screen reader users)

Description with steps to reproduce

NVDA screen reader is used.
Creating a score in the new score window.
Adding an instrument to a new score.
Editing notes.
Opening the master palette with the key combination Shift + F9
Selecting one of the following categories with a problem:

  • Accidentals;
  • Grace notes;
  • Noteheads;
  • Layout;
  • Beam properties.

Some symbols from these categories have problems with their names. Instead of the name of the symbol we hear: "Akcion icon".

[ Originally reported by user vlad-mus on musescore.org forum "Support and bug reports" on 2024-07-08:
https://musescore.org/en/node/364747#comment-1249051 ]

Supporting files, videos and screenshots

Link to video demonstration:
Bug_report_№2_(2024-07-08_17-05-06).mp4
https://disk.yandex.ru/i/n88Vurc4RS_Y2g

What is the latest version of MuseScore Studio where this issue is present?

MuseScore Studio, version 4.3.2

Regression

I was unable to check

Operating system

Windows 10 (64 bit)

Additional context

For further confirmation of details, refer to OP vlad-mus https://musescore.org/en/user/2370413

Checklist
  • This report follows the guidelines for reporting bugs and issues
  • I have verified that this issue has not been logged before, by searching the issue tracker for similar issues
  • I have attached all requested files and information to this report
  • I have attempted to identify the root problem as concisely as possible, and have used minimal reproducible examples where possible

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Research direction

Reproduce the report in the new score window with NVDA, then open the master palette with Shift+F9 and check the Accidentals, Grace notes, Noteheads, Layout, and Beam properties categories. Locate where these palette symbols get their accessible names and verify that NVDA announces each symbol name instead of "Akcion icon".

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
accessibility, desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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