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Re: Open in new window

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From: ckrugman
Date: Apr 13, 2010 8:54AM

Actually, in many instances this is easier when using keyboard commands and
screen reading software as the new window can be closed when returning or
the windows can be changed by using the "alt tab" commands.
Chuck
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From: "Nancy Johnson" < <EMAIL REMOVED> >
To: "WebAIM Discussion List" < <EMAIL REMOVED> >
Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 6:23 AM
Subject: [WebAIM] Open in new window


> Just curious.
>
> Today's standard is to open non-html pages as well as pages outside
> the current website in a new window. How does that impact the
> visually impaired and mobility impaired? Is it difficult to return to
> the original page?
>
> Thank you
>
> Nancy Johnson
>