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Re: window= attribute for ulink?
- From: carlos at cvc dot edu (Carlos)
- To: docbook-apps at lists dot oasis-open dot org
- Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2002 16:21:52 -0700
- 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
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