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Re: difference in sound between <strong> and <em>

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From: John E Brandt
Date: Oct 6, 2011 11:45AM

Oiy! I tried to figure this out last spring. I *think* I concluded that it
doesn't really make a difference at this point in time.

I wrote up my experiences in my blog
Long URL:
http://jebswebs.net/blog/2011/06/html5-i-b-em-strong-whats-the-scoop/
Short URL: http://tinyurl.com/3p8xm22

If you get a definitive answer, I'd love to hear it!

~j


John E. Brandt
www.jebswebs.com
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Augusta, Maine, USA


-----Original Message-----
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[mailto: <EMAIL REMOVED> ] On Behalf Of Angela French
Sent: Thursday, October 06, 2011 1:33 PM
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Subject: [WebAIM] difference in sounce between <strong> and <em>

Can you please tell me what is the difference between how a screen reader
reads <strong> versus <em>? Does it make a difference which is used if the
purpose is to convey emphasis?


Angela French
Internet Specialist
State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
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