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Bug - Form(FormGroup) - VoiceOver is not reading mandatory checkboxes and radio buttons as mandatory

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Description

Describe the problem
VoiceOver is not correctly announcing mandatory checkboxes and radio buttons as required within the FormGroup component even when isRequired prop is used.

How do you reproduce the problem?

  • Navigate to a page using the Forms > Form component that includes required checkboxes or radio buttons(Add isRequired to FormGroup).

  • Enable VoiceOver on macOS.

  • Move focus to the group of checkbox or radio buttons including their label.

  • Observe that VoiceOver does not announce them as "required" or "mandatory."

Expected behavior
VoiceOver should announce mandatory checkboxes and radio buttons as “required” when they are marked as such, ensuring that screen reader users are aware of which fields must be filled.

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What is your environment?

  • OS: iOS 5.7.1

  • Browser: Chrome Version 141.0.7390.54 (Official Build)


Jira Issue: PF-2900

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Research direction

Start with the FormGroup component and reproduce the required checkbox or radio-button case using VoiceOver on macOS. Inspect how the isRequired prop is conveyed to the group and its label, then verify that VoiceOver announces the controls as required when the fix is complete.

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Assessment

Tech stack
react, typescript
Domain
accessibility, frontend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
52/100

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