Technique 3.6.A [priority 2] Check that list elements are within a list container and well nested.

Based on Michael's comments, I have created the following technique.  I 
replaced the text that was there with this text.

Technique 3.6.A [priority 2] Check that list elements are within a list 
container and well nested.
Discussion Status:
awaiting discussion
Evaluation:
Not allowed:  LI element used outside of an OL, UL, DIR, or MENU element.
Not allowed: DT or DD element used outside of a DL element
Suspicious: excessive nesting of lists. The following example indicates 
that list markup is creating a formatting effect rather than indicating a 
list structure:
<UL> <UL>  <UL> <UL>
                                           <LI>
</UL> </UL> </UL> </UL>
Suspicous: single list items within lists might indicate formatting rather 
than structure.  For example:
<UL><LI>
</UL>
<UL><LI>
</UL>
Example Language:
List items should not be used for formatting text.
Repair Technique:
Allow the user to format the text within the LI element to another element.
Test Files and Discussion Files:
Link to discussion on this technique.
--
wendy a chisholm
world wide web consortium
web accessibility initiative
madison, wi usa
tel: +1 608 663 6346
/--

Received on Wednesday, 26 January 2000 19:06:43 UTC