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Re: <strong> vs <em>

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From: Joshue O Connor
Date: Feb 15, 2007 5:30AM

> I don't use a script that would render italics as our low vision users have difficulty reading the text.

Lest we forget.

Its an important point - that using italics can be problematic for
visually impaired users. I am guilty of using them myself from time to
time but its important to note that using them also goes against the
grain of some clear print (sic) guidelines.[1]

Josh

[1]
http://www.rnib.org.uk/xpedio/groups/public/documents/publicWebsite/public_seeitright.hcsp

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