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Simple Browser: Add command to focus browser content instead of URL bar #305717

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@anthonykim1

Problem

When using the integrated Simple Browser, there should be a command to focus directly into the browser content area rather than the URL bar. Currently, screen reader users who want to interact with the rendered page content have no dedicated command to move focus to the browser content.

Expected Behavior

A command (e.g., "Simple Browser: Focus Content") that moves focus directly to the browser content/webview, bypassing the URL bar.

Context

Reported during accessibility meeting on March 20th. Screen reader users need a more efficient way to navigate into the browser content.

/cc @meganrogge @jruales @kycutler @accesswatch

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accessibilityKeyboard, mouse, ARIA, vision, screen readers (non-specific) issuesbrowser-integrationWeb browsing features integrated into VS Code (e.g. integrated browser)feature-requestRequest for new features or functionality

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