Re: longdesc for an image used as a link

a context menu seems a good idea.  it seems that jaws supports long desk
via a link to it.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Charles McCathieNevile" <charles@w3.org>
To: <goliver@accease.com>
Cc: <w3c-wai-ig@w3.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2002 9:39 AM
Subject: Re: longdesc for an image used as a link


Yes, I have thought about it from time to time.

Having a browser that supports longdesc (iCab) it doesn't seem to be a
hassle
- iCab provides access to the longdesc via a context menu (similar to
the way
it can take me to the referenced page when there is a cite attribute)

Chaals

On Thu, 25 Apr 2002 goliver@accease.com wrote:


  Anyone ever felt compelled to use the longdesc
  attribute for an image used as a link?
  Anyone got any thoughts?

  Cheers
  Graham

  AccEase Ltd : Making on-line information accessible
  Phone : +64 9 846 6995
  Email : goliver@accease.com



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