Feature request for accessible GUI with screenreaders (NVDA)

[kremerf@web.de]

Hello,

I'm a blind user of FreeFileSync.
In general, I like the tool because it is easy to use and doess what it should do. Its big advantage is that all jobs can be defined in an XML file without using the GUI, which is unfortunately not accessible!
When working with NVDA only a very tiny part of the controls will be correctly announced. The GUI is not user friendly for blind users due to whatever reasons.

I do not understand why you are using such a weird GUI tool. Adding accessibility features is pretty simple when using a compliant tool
As I am a programmer on my own, I know what I'm talking about!

You can simply test the current bad behavior when doing the following on a Windows system:

- Launch a screenreader (NVDA or Windows Narrator).
I prefer NVDA but you need to install it separately. This is pretty easy and does not require a special configuration but some people hesitate to do it.
Alternatively, you can simply launch Windows Narrator , which is part of Windows since version 10.

- Now use Tab to navigate through the different controls in the GUI.
I recommend to turn off your screen so you only have audio output of your computer.


I would highly appreciate to make the GUI accessible as well!
This would be a great improvement of this fantastic tool!

if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

Regards from Munich