feat: Better unconstrained announcements (experimental)#9529
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@microbit-robert FYI I decided to spend a few minutes creating this even though it's not marked as a blocker. I'm assuming that unconstrained movement can happen even accidentally so making some of that language better seems like an easy win. |
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Thanks @gonfunko! Going ahead and merging this since it seems like a net positive, though happy to revert if it ends up not being wanted. :) |
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Resolves
Fixes part of #9411
Proposed Changes
Introduces specific directional language when moving a block unconstrained, e.g. 'moved block up' also accounting for theoretical diagonal movement (which is only possible with mouse dragging currently).
Reason for Changes
#9411 includes context on the fact that unconstrained movement has very unclear output currently since it simply outputs coordinates which is unhelpful even for a fully sighted user. Relative language provides actual context on what's happening with the action.
Future iterations of this may benefit from adding proximity context (e.g. getting near another block or distance to nearest block) perhaps in a verbose readout shortcut.
Test Coverage
Manually tested on ChromeVox with both keyboard movement and mouse (mouse is very noisy). No automated tests needed.
Documentation
No new docs needed.
Additional Information
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