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Re: Expander links

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From: Al Sparber
Date: Apr 14, 2010 1:39AM


From: "Jared Smith" < <EMAIL REMOVED> >
> I'm a bit perplexed that there doesn't seem to be a universal method
> of accessibility for expander links - when you activate a link and
> content is displayed elsewhere in the page. These often take the forms
> of "+" links or linked headings with arrows adjacent to them or
> "expand/collapse" links. I've seen various approaches to this, but all
> leave something to be desired for screen reader users.

Hi Jared,

The cleanest approach is to never hide the additional content. The expander link is an anchor to the additional content, which is
always "there" save for a height of zero ;-)

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Al Sparber - PVII
http://www.projectseven.com