XHTML strict.dtd

Forwarded from Duane Gallaher (DGCM300@dshs.wa.gov)

"Gallaher, Duane" wrote:
> 
> Howdy,
>         I'm trying to get one of my html documents to meet 'Strict'
> compliance but the validator does not like any of my coding for hyperlinks.
> The validator likes the links if I set the doctype to 'Transitional' and
> finds no errors.
> 
> This is the example of a link I have in my document: <a
> href="http://validator.w3.org/check/referer" target="_blank">XHTML
> Validator</a>
> The validator always returns this error when the dtd is set to 'Strict':
> Error: element "a" not allowed here; possible cause is an inline element
> containing a block-level element (The indicator is located under the '>'
> before the link text)
> Anyway, I'd appreciate any information you have on why the link above is in
> error.
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> that Duane Dude
> Data Extraction and Analysis
> 360-902-8028

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Received on Friday, 6 April 2001 18:39:52 UTC