[PowerRun]: Narrator does not announce that PowerRun Shortcut Dialog Box has opened.

[DhananjaySaini007]

Microsoft PowerToys version

0.45.0

Running as admin

• Yes

Area(s) with issue?

PowerToys Run

Steps to reproduce

Steps to reproduce
Test Environment:
OS: Windows 11 Version Dev
App version: 0.45.0
App name: PowerToys
Screen Reader: Narrator

Repro Steps:

1. Launch 'Powertoys' application.
2. Navigate to 'Powertoys Run'.
3. Turn on Narrator using 'Win + Ctrl + Enter' keys.
4. Navigate to 'Activation Shortcut' and Activate it using the defined Keys.
5. Now, PowerRun Shortcut dialog will appear.
6. Observe the narrator announcement.

User Impact: ->
In content implemented using markup languages, status messages can be programmatically determined through role or properties such that they can be presented to the user by assistive technologies without receiving focus. hence, the screen Reader will user get confused.

Guidelines Reference:-
https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG21/#status-messages

Attachments
https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/91203131/134647092-d27f4d30-ac78-4801-a3f0-375da83fb388.mp4

✔️ Expected Behavior

When activating the PowerRun Shortcut, The narrator should announce that the dialog box has opened and appropriate information regarding the Dialog box.

❌ Actual Behavior

Narrator does not announce that PowerRun Shortcut Dialog Box has opened.

Other Software

No response

[donlaci]

Hi @DhananjaySaini007
Can you please check the stte with the latest version? It works for me, the narrator says "Powertoys dot power launcher window query edit suggestions available."
Thanks!

[ghost]

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