- From: David MacDonald <befree@magma.ca>
- Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2003 16:50:55 -0400
- To: <w3c-wai-gl@w3.org>
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HI All John Slatin's explanation of passive/active is in line with my understanding and is why I introduced this idea. I agree with Gregg that passive voice may be better. As far as I can see that means that only 3 guidelines would have to be adapted. Here are my suggestions to make the 3 active voice guidelines speak in the passive voice with the other guidelines. It would also remove the imperative. David MacDonald Core 2-C1 [2.1] Ensure that all of the functionality is operable at a minimum through a keyboard or a keyboard interface. Rewrite: All of the functionality is operable at a minimum through a keyboard or a keyboard interface. 2-C2 [2.2] Allow users to control any time limits on their reading, interaction, or responses unless control is not possible due to nature of real time events or competition. Rewrite: Users are allowed to control any time limits on their reading, interaction, or responses unless control is not possible due to nature of real time events or competition. Extended 2-E1 [2.3] User can prevent screen flicker. Rewrite: screen flicker can be prevented by user ========================= Access Empowers People... ...Barriers Disable Them <http://www.eramp.com/> www.eramp.com
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