[BUG] Accessibility: Claude Code on the web does not surface pasted text verbatim to screen reader users
Status Open
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Activity 0 comments · opened Jul 20, 2026
Preflight Checklist
- [x] I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
- [x] This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
- [x] I am using the latest version of Claude Code
What's Wrong?
The issue is in Claude code on the web.
When pasting text into the prompt input box, JAWS users are unable to read the pasted text to edit. Pressing arrow keys results in a screen reader announcement of "blamk", suggesting that no text has been pasted. Upon submitting the prompt, however, JAWS announces "pasted text, 20 lines", "pasted text, 24 lines",... against the heading indicating user prompt.
What Should Happen?
Screen reader users should be able to review pasted text using standard screen reader commands and edit before they can submit.
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
- copy a long string of markdown text with headings from a google doc or another source.
- go to claude.ai/code in your browser.
- paste text into the prompt box.
- Try navigating using left/right arrow, up/down arrow with the screen reader's forms mode activated.
Claude Model
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Is this a regression?
Yes, this worked in a previous version
Last Working Version
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Claude Code Version
Claude code web
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
Windows
Terminal/Shell
Other
Additional Information
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