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From: Peter Shikli
Date: Aug 22, 2017 3:32PM

My question is whether it is a violation to not use role="presentation" on
elements which are used for presentation purposes only, such as tables. I
realize we should use it for decorative tables, but is it a requirement for
a Level AA rating per WCAG Success Guideline 1.3.1 "Info and
Relationships"?

Understanding WCAG 2.0, http://www.w3.org/TR/UNDERSTANDING-WCAG20/ states
that when possible, information presented visually should also be made
available programmatically. Many examples are given, but I would like some
clarification specifically on the use of WAI-ARIA's role="presentation."

Sincerely,
Peter Shikli
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