- From: Jan Richards <jan.richards@utoronto.ca>
- Date: Mon, 09 May 2005 15:43:09 -0400
- To: "List (WAI-AUWG)" <w3c-wai-au@w3.org>
Following is a start on proposed text for Guideline 1 checkpoints as per my action item from May 2. Thoughts? -------------------------------------------- A.?.2 Provide author profile functionality. [Priority ?] Rationale: When a large number of configuration settings are available, authors working on shared systems benefit from the ability to save and later reload a profile that contains all of these settings. SC1: The ability to save and reload a set of configuration settings must be provided for all configuration settings related to visual or auditory output and keyboard operability. -------------------------------------------- A.?.4 Ensure previews emulate accessible rendering features of browsers [Priority ?] Rationale: The workflow of many authoring tools includes periodically checking a preview of how content will appear in a browser. When this functionality is not provided by an external browser, the authoring tool should ensure the same level of accessibility to the content as a browser would provide. -------------------------------------------- A.1.7 Ensure that all user interface controls have clearly associated labels. [Priority ?] Rationale: When there is a clearly associated label, the purpose and operation of a control is more clear. -------------------------------------------- A.2.3 Allow authors to control time limits on their reading or interaction. [Priority ?] Rationale: Authors who have difficulty typing, operating the mouse, or processing information can be prevented from using systems with short time limits. Note: Some time limits may be imposed by external systems. This checkpoint only applies to time limits within the control of the authoring tool. -------------------------------------------- A.2.7 Provide an undo function.. [Priority ?] Rationale: Authors who have difficulty making fine movements may be prone to making unintended actions. -------------------------------------------- A.2.8 Separate selection from activation. [Priority ?] Rationale: Successful keyboard navigation requires that the author be able to move the focus through the interface controls until the target control is reached. This process is prevented when controls other than the target automatically activate. -------------------------------------------- A.3.2 Organize content consistently from "page to page" and make interactive components behave in predictable ways.@@"Maintain consistency within the authoring tool user interface."@@ [Priority ?] Rationale: Authors who may become disoriented easily will have less difficulty when consistent and predictable responses to author actions are provided. -------------------------------------------- A.4.1 Support interoperability with assistive technologies. [Priority 1]. Rationale: Authors who use assistive technologies (e.g. screen readers, etc.) may not be able to use authoring tools that are not sufficiently interoperable with their assistive technology. -------------------------------------------- Cheers, Jan -- Jan Richards, M.Sc. User Interface Design Specialist Adaptive Technology Resource Centre (ATRC) Faculty of Information Studies University of Toronto Email: jan.richards@utoronto.ca Web: http://jan.atrc.utoronto.ca Phone: 416-946-7060 Fax: 416-971-2896
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