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Re: Handling with accessible error messages.

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From: patrick dunphy
Date: Sep 23, 2010 6:42AM

In this case I would first inform the user the number of errors encountered so they're aware how many their are. Keeping the list you've mentioned, I'd then make each of the individual error items clickable so that they can focus to the input with the problem. This will assist users in getting direct access to resolving individual errors.

Hope this helps - good luck.

Thanks!
-PD

On 2010-09-23, at 8:20 AM, < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:

> Hi folks,
> We have a form which needs to be made accessible.
> On submition of the form the errors are appeared as a list before the
> form.
> User has to read all the error messages and then move to the form to
> enter. If we have more than 3 errors an user cannot remember all the
> error messages and enter.
> So another mechanism also is required to provide the error messages for
> the users of screen readers some where near the wrongly entered field.
> I prefer providing a hidden span with error message near corresponding
> field. Is it okey?
> Can any one bring more accessible solution on it without disturbing the
> existing layout.
> Waiting for your responses.
> Thanks in advance.
> Rakesh
>
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