Re: form submit buttons and javascript/hyperlinks

> for a user in a form with assistive technologies, is there any
** difference between a form button and a hyperlink (assuming javascript
** enabled), i.e do browsers expect an <input type="submit"> rather than a
** hyperlink and this can cause accessibility problems. I understand Jaws
** advises if a link or button.

There's a difference for humans.  A button is a command, and generally 
corresponds to a verb.  A link is a statement that more information
can be found, and should correspond to a noun.  If you mix them up, you
will confuse people who are not regular GUI users.

Received on Thursday, 14 October 2004 21:06:47 UTC