Screen reader is not announcing label name for section present under stepper variants in Windows. #32037
Description
Is this a regression?
- Yes, this behavior used to work in the previous version
The previous version in which this bug was not present was
No response
Description
User Impact:
Visually impaired users who rely on screen readers will be impacted if Screen reader is not announcing label name for section present under stepper variants in Windows. They won’t know which section they are in, leading to confusion and difficulty completing tasks.
Reproduction
URL: https://material.angular.dev/components/stepper/overview
Steps to reproduce:
- Enable NVDA and open the URL: https://material.angular.dev/components/stepper/overview in edge browser.
- Landing page will get open.
- Press tab key to reach to the sections present under 'Stepper Variants'.
- Observe whether screen reader is announcing label name for section present under stepper variants in Windows or not.
Expected Behavior
Screen reader should announce the label name for section present under stepper variants in Windows.
Actual Behavior
Screen reader is not announcing label name for section present under stepper variants in Windows.
Refer Attachment:
Screen reader is not announcing label name for section present under stepper variants in Windows.png
Screen reader is not announcing label name for section present under stepper variants in Windows.mp4
https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/9e5ee684-4563-444b-8f76-0c69297de5fc
Environment
OS: Windows 11 25H2 (OS Build 26200.6584)
Browser: Edge (Version 140.0.3485.94)
Angular 20.x.
Material: 20.2.7
Screen Reader: NVDA (2025.2), JAWS (2025.2508.120), Narrator
URL: https://material.angular.dev/components/stepper/overview