Chat control buttons are lacking accessibility descriptions #2572

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2025-11-11T15:09:52-06:00

GiteaMirror commented

2025-11-11 15:09:52 -06:00

Originally created by @vojtapolasek on GitHub (Nov 5, 2024).

Bug Report

Installation Method

I use podman and I use the latest image.

Environment

Open WebUI Version: 0.3.35
Ollama (if applicable): not relevant
Operating System: Fedora 40
Browser (if applicable): Firefox 132

Confirmation:

I have read and followed all the instructions provided in the README.md.
I am on the latest version of both Open WebUI and Ollama.
I have included the browser console logs.
I have included the Docker container logs.
I have provided the exact steps to reproduce the bug in the "Steps to Reproduce" section below.

Expected Behavior:

When accessing the buttons around the chat area with a screen reader, I expect to get their description / label announced.

Actual Behavior:

When accessing buttons, they are announced only as "button".

Description

Bug Summary:
Buttons around the chat area are lacking accessible descriptions.

Reproduction Details

Steps to Reproduce:
Start a chat.
Start a screen reader.
Use the TAB key to move through the interface until you reach buttons for regenerating chat, thumbs up / thumbs down etc. Move through buttons with tab.

Logs and Screenshots

Browser Console Logs:
[Include relevant browser console logs, if applicable]

Docker Container Logs:
[Include relevant Docker container logs, if applicable]

Screenshots/Screen Recordings (if applicable):
[Attach any relevant screenshots to help illustrate the issue]

Additional Information

I am willing to test your updates if you provide it in a contianer image or something like that.

Originally created by @vojtapolasek on GitHub (Nov 5, 2024). # Bug Report --- ## Installation Method I use podman and I use the latest image. ## Environment - **Open WebUI Version:** 0.3.35 - **Ollama (if applicable):** not relevant - **Operating System:** Fedora 40 - **Browser (if applicable):** Firefox 132 **Confirmation:** - [X] I have read and followed all the instructions provided in the README.md. - [X] I am on the latest version of both Open WebUI and Ollama. - [ ] I have included the browser console logs. - [ ] I have included the Docker container logs. - [X] I have provided the exact steps to reproduce the bug in the "Steps to Reproduce" section below. ## Expected Behavior: When accessing the buttons around the chat area with a screen reader, I expect to get their description / label announced. ## Actual Behavior: When accessing buttons, they are announced only as "button". ## Description **Bug Summary:** Buttons around the chat area are lacking accessible descriptions. ## Reproduction Details **Steps to Reproduce:** Start a chat. Start a screen reader. Use the TAB key to move through the interface until you reach buttons for regenerating chat, thumbs up / thumbs down etc. Move through buttons with tab. ## Logs and Screenshots **Browser Console Logs:** [Include relevant browser console logs, if applicable] **Docker Container Logs:** [Include relevant Docker container logs, if applicable] **Screenshots/Screen Recordings (if applicable):** [Attach any relevant screenshots to help illustrate the issue] ## Additional Information I am willing to test your updates if you provide it in a contianer image or something like that.

GiteaMirror closed this issue

2025-11-11 15:09:52 -06:00

GiteaMirror commented

2025-11-11 15:09:52 -06:00