Re: WCAG 2.1 Guideline Suggested Changes

+1 (AWK's suggestion)
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On Tue, Apr 10, 2018 at 10:09 PM, Andrew Kirkpatrick <akirkpat@adobe.com>
wrote:

> I’ve tried to simplify this by removing the guidelines that are not
> affected from the columns after the first one, where the full structure is
> shown.
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> I can live with the change to “Input Methods” and suggest a small addition
> to Mike’s suggested wording for the GL text (“Make it easier for users to
> operate functionality using different input types.” [or “a variety of”
> instead of different]).
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> I think that the change to move Orientation to Adaptable makes sense.
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> I also like having a simple structure like Mike’s, but I think what is
> simplest is to move all of the remaining SC in the Operable Principal to
> 2.5 Input Methods. I don’t agree with moving Character Key shortcuts to
> Keyboard, as tempting as it is, because it is primarily about enabling
> speech navigation, and since speech is a different input type I think it
> helps round out the new 2.5. I could live with it in the Keyboard guideline
> but think that it is going to be misleading.
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> I don’t think that I can live with Label in Name in 4.1 however. I don’t
> think that it is about exposing information in ways that assistive
> technologies can recognize and interact with, it is about authoring the
> labels in a way that supports users using speech navigation, so I think
> that it also fits into the 2.5 Input Methods.
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> Current in Editor’s Draft
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> AWK suggestions
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> Katie email
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> Mike Gower email
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> *1. Perceivable*
> *1.1 Text Alternatives*
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> 1.1.1 Non-text Content
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> 1.2 Time-based Media
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> 1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded)
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> 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded)
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> 1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded)
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> 1.2.4 Captions (Live)
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> 1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded)
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> 1.2.6 Sign Language (Prerecorded)
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> 1.2.7 Extended Audio Description (Prerecorded)
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> 1.2.8 Media Alternative (Prerecorded)
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> 1.2.9 Audio-only (Live)
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> *1.3 Adaptable*
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> 1.3.1 Info and Relationships
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> 1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence
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> 1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics
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> *1.3.4 Identify Common Purpose (#755 changes “common” to “input”)*
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> *1.3.5 Identify Purpose*
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> *1.4 Distinguishable*
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> 1.4.1 Use of Color
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> 1.4.2 Audio Control
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> 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum)
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> 1.4.4 Resize text
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> 1.4.5 Images of Text
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> 1.4.6 Contrast (Enhanced)
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> 1.4.7 Low or No Background Audio
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> 1.4.8 Visual Presentation
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> 1.4.9 Images of Text (No Exception)
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> *1.4.10 Reflow*
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> *1.4.11 Non-text Contrast*
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> *1.4.12 Text Spacing*
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> *1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus*
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> *1. Perceivable*
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> *1.3 Adaptable*
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> 1.3.1 Info and Relationships
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> 1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence
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> 1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics
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> *1.3.4 Orientation (was 2.6.2)*
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> *1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose*
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> *1.3.6 Identify Purpose*
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> *1. Perceivable*
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> *1.3 Adaptable*
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> 1.3.1 Info and Relationships
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> 1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence
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> 1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics
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> *1.3.4 Identify Input Purpose*
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> *1.3.5 Identify Purpose*
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> *1.4 Distinguishable*
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> 1.4.1 Use of Color
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> 1.4.2 Audio Control
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> 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum)
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> 1.4.4 Resize text
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> 1.4.5 Images of Text
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> 1.4.6 Contrast (Enhanced)
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> 1.4.7 Low or No Background Audio
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> 1.4.8 Visual Presentation
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> 1.4.9 Images of Text (No Exception)
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> *1.4.10 Reflow*
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> *1.4.11 Non-text Contrast*
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> *1.4.12 Text Spacing*
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> *1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus*
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> *1. Perceivable*
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> *1.3 Adaptable*
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> 1.3.1 Info and Relationships
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> 1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence
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> 1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics
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> *1.3.4 Identify Input Purpose*
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> *1.3.5 Identify Purpose*
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> *1.3.6 Orientation (was 2.6.2)*
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> *2. Operable*
> *2.1 Keyboard Accessible*
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> 2.1.1 Keyboard
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> 2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap
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> 2.1.3 Keyboard (No Exception)
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> *2.2 Enough Time*
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> 2.2.1 Timing Adjustable
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> 2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide
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> 2.2.3 No Timing
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> 2.2.4 Interruptions
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> 2.2.5 Re-authenticating
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> *2.2.6 Timeouts*
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> *2.3 Seizures and Physical Reactions*
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> 2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold
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> 2.3.2 Three Flashes
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> *2.3.3 Animation from Interactions*
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> *2.4 Navigable*
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> 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks
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> 2.4.2 Page Titled
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> 2.4.3 Focus Order
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> 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context)
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> 2.4.5 Multiple Ways
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> 2.4.6 Headings and Labels
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> 2.4.7 Focus Visible
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> 2.4.8 Location
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> 2.4.9 Link Purpose (Link Only)
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> 2.4.10 Section Headings
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> *2.4.11 Character Key Shortcuts*
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> *2.4.12 Label in Name*
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> *2.5 Pointer Accessible*
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> *2.5.1 Pointer Gestures*
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> *2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation*
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> *2.5.3 Target Size*
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> *2.5.4 Concurrent Input Mechanisms*
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> *2.6 Additional sensor inputs*
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> *2.6.1 Motion Actuation*
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> *2.6.2 Orientation*
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> *2. Operable*
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> *2.5 Input Methods*
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> *2.5.1 Pointer Gestures*
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> *2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation*
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> *2.5.3 Character Key Shortcuts (was 2.4.11) 2.5.4 Label in Name (was
> 2.4.12) 2.5.5 Target Size 2.5.6 Concurrent Input Mechanisms 2.5.7 Motion
> Actuation (was 2.6.1)*
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> Input Methods description:
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> Make it easier for users to operate functionality using different input
> types.
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> *2. Operable*
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> *2.5 Pointer Accessible*
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> *2.5.1 Pointer Gestures*
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> *2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation*
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> *2.5.3 Target Size*
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> *2.6 Speech Input*
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> *2.6.1 Character Key Shortcuts (was 2.4.11)*
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> *2.6.2 Label in Name (was 2.4.12)*
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> *2.7 Input Methods*
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> *2.7.1 Concurrent Input Mechanisms (was 2.5.4)*
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> *2.7.2 Motion Actuation (was 2.6.1)*
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> *2.8 Device Settings*
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> *2.8.1 Orientation (was 2.6.2)*
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> *2. Operable*
> *2.1 Keyboard Accessible*
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> 2.1.1 Keyboard
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> 2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap
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> 2.1.3 Keyboard (No Exception)
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> *2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts (was 2.4.11)*
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> *2.5 Input Methods*
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> *2.5.1 Pointer Gestures*
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> *2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation*
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> *2.5.3 Target Size*
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> *2.5.4 Concurrent Input Mechanisms*
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> *2.5.5 Motion Actuation (was 2.6.1)*
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> *3. Understandable*
> *3.1 Readable*
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> 3.1.1 Language of Page
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> 3.1.2 Language of Parts
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> 3.1.3 Unusual Words
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> 3.1.4 Abbreviations
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> 3.1.5 Reading Level
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> 3.1.6 Pronunciation
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> *3.2 Predictable*
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> 3.2.1 On Focus
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> 3.2.2 On Input
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> 3.2.3 Consistent Navigation
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> 3.2.4 Consistent Identification
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> 3.2.5 Change on Request
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> *3.3 Input Assistance*
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> 3.3.1 Error Identification
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> 3.3.2 Labels or Instructions
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> 3.3.3 Error Suggestion
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> 3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data)
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> 3.3.5 Help
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> 3.3.6 Error Prevention (All)
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> *4. Robust*
> *4.1 Compatible*
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> 4.1.1 Parsing
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> 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value
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> *4.1.3 Status Messages*
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> *4. Robust*
> *4.1 Compatible*
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> 4.1.1 Parsing
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> 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value
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> *4.1.3 Status Messages*
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> *4.1.4 Label in Name (was 2.4.12)*
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