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Subject: Re: DOCBOOK-APPS: window= attribute for ulink?
On 04/26/02 10:45, "Dave Pawson" <davep@dpawson.freeserve.co.uk> wrote: > At 18:14 25/04/2002 -0500, Dennis Grace wrote: >> Greetings all, >> >> Back in November Bob and Norm briefly discussed the addition of a window >> attribute to ULink to allow opening a new browser window from a link. Are >> we still waiting on XLink? Has anything been done with this? Can I just >> specify the window attribute in my customization layer? > > > Accessibility issue. > New windows confuse an eyes free user. Please use with care. > Suggestions. First line of new window informs the user that to return > to previous connection, please kill this window. Warning prior to, or > as alt to link, this link opens a new window. > > TIA, REgards DaveP Dave: Isn't that the author's duty to make sure that the windows being opened are clearly marked? Do you think there's a way to make it accessible enough? Has anyone conducted an accessibility review/audit of Docbook? Is it worth doing? Carlos > > -- Carlos E. Araya ---+ WebCT Administrator/Trainer P | California Virtual Campus - | C/O De Anza College G | 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd ---+ Cupertino, CA 95014 email carlos@cvc.edu web http://www.cvc1.org/ (work) http://www.silverwolf-net.net (personal) phone 408 257 0420 (work) PGP Fingerprint: E629 5DFD 7EAE 4995 E9D7 3D2F 5A9F 0CE7 DFE7 1756 "If there is artificial intelligence, doesn't that imply there is also artificial stupidity!"
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