daisy/MathCATForPython

Change the focus behavior in MathCAT settings in NVDA

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#96 opened on Feb 25, 2026

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good first issue

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Description

When going into MathCAT settings in NVDA, the focus is immediately inside the setting and not in the tabs of the settings like in core NVDA settings.

After moving focus into the tabs and moving with the arrow keys, the focus is moved to the inside the tab that was just navigated into. It should be possible to first move through all the tabs with the arrow keys and then move into the setting that you want to change.

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Research direction
Investigate the MathCAT settings dialog in the NVDA plugin. Trace how focus is set when opening the dialog and how tab navigation is handled. Compare with the core NVDA settings dialog to adjust the focus behavior.
Tech stack
python
Domain
accessibilitydesktop
Issue type
Bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
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Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
PythonGitNVDA
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
75