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Arrowing falls off list-like controls into other controls
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Description
Issue type
Accessibility issue (e.g. for keyboard-only or screen reader users)
Description with steps to reproduce
When the focus is on a list type control, such as the categories in the New Score wizard, continuing to arrow beyond the first/last item in the list focuses a different control. This could result in confusion.
Steps:
- From the File menu select New or press Ctrl+N.
The New Score wizard appears. - Select the Choose instruments radio button.
- Tab to the categories.
Focus is on Woodwinds. - Arrow Down to move through the available categories.
Expected behaviour: Each category should receive focus and be selected. Movement should stop at the last category, e.g. Strings - Bowed.
Actual behaviour: Focus falls out of the list and continues to "Common combo box", and then re-enters the category list. Also, nothing is selected by arrows.
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What is the latest version of MuseScore Studio where this issue is present?
4.5.2
Regression
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Operating system
Windows 11 with NVDA
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