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Re: Foreign: WCAG 1.0/2.0 and buttons that open a newwindow?

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From: Steve Green
Date: Jun 25, 2008 7:30AM

Every time we do user testing we encounter problems when websites open new
windows. Although it affects those with disabilities most, problems occur
with all user groups.

Unfortunately we find that almost no one notices the statements that a new
window will open, whether it is included in the link text or is separate
from it. This doesn't help designers but we can only say what we find.

As Michael says, screen readers do announce that a new window is opening,
but users commonly do not notice. Screen magnifier users often do not notice
that a new window has opened because the window is larger than their
viewport even though it may not be full-screen.

Steve