Hi Harshit, Before I say anything else, unfortunately I do not know of a solution to your automatic expansion of sub-menus problem. But I have tried to ask our good old friend Google Bard about it to see what he? She? It? Could suggest. May be you could find some potential solutions here, although some of it may clearly turn out useless. Let me know if you managed to find any solutions from this below.
Yamuna Jivana Dasa wrote: When I press application key or Shift+F10 on any icon/file to open its context menu and press up/down arrow to go to a specific context menu item, then if any item has sub-menu, it expands automatically without pressing right arrow. This creates a problem using a screen-reader if I do not want to go to that specific sub-menu because I am not able to return back to the main list even after pressing left arrow. Google Bard responded: I understand the frustration you're facing with context menus automatically expanding submenus, making it difficult to navigate using a screen reader. While I can't provide a universal solution, here are some potential approaches and tips: 1. Check for Accessibility Settings: Windows: Navigate to Ease of Access Center > Make the keyboard easier to use. Look for options related to context menu behavior or keyboard navigation. macOS: Open System Preferences > Accessibility > Keyboard. Explore settings for menu navigation or full keyboard access. Third-party apps: Check their settings for accessibility features or custom keyboard shortcuts. 2. Explore Screen Reader Navigation Commands: NVDA: Use NVDA+Shift+Down Arrow to navigate within a submenu and NVDA+Up Arrow to return to the parent menu. JAWS: Use Insert+Down Arrow to explore a submenu and Insert+Up Arrow to go back. VoiceOver: Swipe left or right with two fingers to navigate between menu items and levels. 3. Consider Alternative Navigation Methods: Mouse: If possible, use the mouse to directly click the desired menu item, avoiding submenu expansion. Touchscreen: Swipe or tap to access different menu levels. 4. Seek Software Updates: Keep your operating system and applications up-to-date, as they may include fixes for accessibility issues. 5. Report the Issue: If the problem persists, contact the software developers or accessibility teams to report the issue and request a fix. Additional Tips: Use the Esc key to close a context menu entirely if you get stuck. Practice navigating menus with your screen reader in a safe environment to familiarize yourself with the commands. Consider using a screen reader training guide or online resources for more specific instructions. I hope these suggestions help you navigate context menus more effectively. Feel free to provide more details about your specific setup (operating system, screen reader, applications) if you need further assistance. Yamuna Jivana Dasa wrote: The problem I am facing is using Windows 10, with both Jaws and NVDA as screen-readers, but the problem seems to be something in the operating system which expands sub-menus automatically when landing on it using the up and down arrows. Is there anything in Windows 10 that might be changed to prevent automatic expansion of menus with sub-menus? The normal behaviour is that you have to press the right arrow or enter to expand the sub-menu for it to expand. Is there any setting in Windows that may have been accidentally changed from default behaviour with context menu sub-menus? Google Bard responded: You're right, automatic submenu expansion shouldn't occur in Windows 10 by default. Here are some things you can try to diagnose and potentially fix the issue: Settings to check: Ease of Access Center: Go to Control Panel > Ease of Access Center > Make the keyboard easier to use. Ensure "Turn on Sticky Keys" and "Use MouseKeys" are off. Under "Change how keyboard shortcuts work", ensure "Underline keyboard shortcuts in Start Menu and Desktop menus" is off. Mouse Properties: Open Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse. On the Buttons tab, ensure "Double-click speed" is set to a comfortable level and not too fast. Power Options: Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Choose your active power plan and click Change plan settings. Click "Change advanced power settings". Expand "USB settings" and then "USB selective suspend setting". Set it to Disabled for both battery and plugged-in modes. Other steps: Restart Windows: Sometimes a simple restart can resolve temporary software glitches. Scan for malware: Malware can sometimes interfere with system behavior. Run a full system scan with your antivirus software. Create a new user profile: Create a new user profile and see if the issue persists there. This can help diagnose if the problem is specific to your current user profile. System File Checker (SFC): Open a Command Prompt as administrator and run sfc /scannow. This will scan your system for corrupted system files and attempt to repair them. DISM: If SFC doesn't resolve the issue, you can try running the Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool. Open a Command Prompt as administrator and run DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth. Additional notes: Have you installed any custom keyboard remapping tools or keyboard accessibility software? These could potentially interfere with context menu behavior. Consider checking for updates to your screen reader software. Sometimes bugs are fixed in newer versions. If none of these solutions work, you might want to consider reporting the issue to Microsoft using the Feedback Hub app or through their website. I hope this helps you pinpoint the cause of the automatic submenu expansion and find a solution to the problem. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Harshit Lohia Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2024 1:49 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [AI] Auto-expansion of Context Menu Items in Windows Laptop Dear List Members, When I press application key or Shift+F10 on any icon/file to open its context menu and press up/down arrow to go to a specific context menu item, then if any item has sub-menu, it expands automatically without pressing right arrow. This creates problem if I do not want to go to that specific sub-menu because I am not able to return back to the main list even after pressing left arrow. Can anyone please suggest a solution? Thanks & Regards Harshit Lohia -- Thanks & Regards Harshit Lohia -- Disclaimer: 1. 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