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Screen reader does not announce name for iframe present on YouTube video in windows.

  • July 13, 2026
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Test Environment:

OS: Windows 11 version 25H2 (OS Build 26220.7523)

Browser: Edge (Version 151.0.4129.15)

Screen Reader: NVDA (2025.3.2), JAWS (2026.2512.50), Narrator

URL: https://help.enlyft.com/en/articles/11242176-enlyft-web-browser-extension-download

 

User Impact:

Users who rely on screen readers cannot understand the purpose of the iframe because its name is not announced. This makes the video content inaccessible and prevents users from deciding whether to interact with it.

 

Pre-Requisite:

  1. Turn on Screen Readers:
    1. NVDA: Ctrl + Alt + N
    2. JAWS: Ctrl + Alt + J
    3. Narrator: Ctrl + win + Enter
  2. Verbosity:
    1. NVDA: Default
    2. JAWS: Beginner, Highest
    3. Narrator: Default


Repro Steps:

  1. Open the URL: https://help.enlyft.com/en/articles/11242176-enlyft-web-browser-extension-download in edge browser in windows.
  2. Press down arrow key to navigate to the YouTube video in browse mode.
  3. Verify whether Screen reader announces the name for iframe present on YouTube video in windows or not.

Actual Result:
Screen reader does not announce name for iframe present on YouTube video in windows.

screen reader announces: Frame Clickable YouTube video player

 

Refer Attachment:

  1. Screen reader does not announce name for iframe present on YouTube video in windows.png
  2. Screen reader does not announce name for iframe present on YouTube video in windows.mp4

Expected Result:

Screen reader should announce the name of iframe present on YouTube video in windows.

Best answer by Ryan Johnston

Hey ​@MsfteDAD thanks for reporting this! Is the expectation that the screen reader will announce the Youtube video title? 

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  • Intercom Team
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  • September 9, 2026

Hey ​@MsfteDAD thanks for reporting this! Is the expectation that the screen reader will announce the Youtube video title?