openedx / openedx/frontend-app-authoring

a11y(critical) Course import drop zone has no label

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a11y bug
Dominant language
TypeScript
Stars
17
Forks
218
Avg merge
9d 20h
Merged PRs (30d)
20

Description

The import drop zone ([data-testid="dropzone"]) renders a hidden <input type="file"> with no associated label, making it confusing for screen readers.

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Research direction

Locate the course import drop zone using [data-testid="dropzone"] and inspect the hidden file input it renders. Associate that input with an accessible label, then verify that screen readers can identify the control and that the drop zone still accepts file imports.

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Assessment

Tech stack
react, typescript
Domain
accessibility, frontend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Clearly specified
Newbie friendliness
82/100

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