Re: Should the boxes around blocks of text in the FPWD have Sufficient contrast under the new SC. WAS: Re: CFC: Publish WCAG 2.1 FPWD

> let's tease that out in the understanding...

Sure, I’m using the wiki for the description & future understanding doc:
https://www.w3.org/WAI/GL/low-vision-a11y-tf/wiki/Graphics_Contrast


In the description is has some plain-english(ish) explanations of the exceptions:

“That is not a requirement for:

-          A graphic with text embedded or overlayed that conveys the same information, such as labels and values on charts.
[snip]

-          The information is available in another form elsewhere on the page, or linked from the page.”

On the little loop:
> - if 1.1.1 requires text alternatives for graphics
> - and 1.4.12 allows for text alternatives

The key for this SC is *visible* text that is a visible alternative to the graphic, not “text alternatives”, quite a different thing!

Cheers,

-Alastair

Received on Wednesday, 22 February 2017 16:41:16 UTC