Re: Question on <pre> and <code> - violation of 1.3.1?

At 16:37 5/09/2008, Tina Holmboe wrote:

>On  5 Sep, Andrew LaHart wrote:
>
> > "This example uses scripting to add the <code>describedby</code> property
> > to user interface controls on the page"
> >
> > Is the use of <code> in this fashion a failure?
>
>   Surely the use of the semantically significant element "CODE" is more
>   than enough to satisfy the requirements?

The litmus test is support by AT; being semantic is not sufficient in itself.

Best regards,

Christophe


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Received on Friday, 5 September 2008 14:48:40 UTC