"Direct Touch" with VoiceOver does not work for custom keyboards

Originator:porsager
Number:rdar://34698031 Date Originated:2017-09-27
Status:Open Resolved:no
Product:iOS + SDK Product Version:iOS 8 - 11
Classification:UI/Usability Reproducible:Always
 
Area:
Keyboard

Summary:


Steps to Reproduce:
1. Use a custom keyboard (mine is TypeNine )
2. Set VoiceOver typing mode to "direct touch"
3. Activate VoiceOver

Expected Results:
Typing would be like "Direct Touch" advertises, as if VoiceOver was not active

Actual Results:
Typing acts as if "Standard typing" was active

Version/Build:
iOS 8 - 11

Configuration:
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