The CTRL + L UI is not accessible with a screen reader

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:lady_beetle: Provide a clear description of the bug
When using screen reader tools on Windows such as NVDA and Narrator the way the answer comes back is not accessible via a screen reader.

:arrows_counterclockwise: Explain how to reproduce the bug (if known)

  • Use Narrator on Windows via CTRL + WINKey + ENTER (to start/s stop Narrator). or Install NVDA (a free open source scree reader) and start it – note: NVDA is a better choice here but it is not built into Windows. I am using NVDA to file this bug.
  • have some source code open
  • highlight some code
  • Press CTRL+L
  • Type in " what does this code do ?"
  • Notice that the screen reader does not say much while the system is answering the question
    BUT: the screen reader does not tell you the work is in progress and it does not speak the answer when the system comes back with an answer.
  • once an answer comes back try to use tab or shift tab to get to the answer to read the reply
    BUG: Fails to be able to tab to the answer to read through the response.
  • press the up arrow to try to set focus on the answer that came back
    BUG: the answer that comes back is not accessible when using the up arrow key. The up arrow key skips over the reply.

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:computer: Tell us your operating system and your Cursor version (e.g., Windows, 0.x.x).
Windows 10 latest public build.


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Cursor version: Not sure how to get that for you, but I downloaded it yesterday.

:no_entry_sign: Tell us if the issue stops you from using Cursor.
Yes this is a blockign issue for me as I rely on a screen reader to do my work. I will likely have to move back to VS Code and CoPilot but I would like to work with your team on how to make this more accessible so that I can use more AI modles.