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Re: Handling with accessible error messages.

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From: Rakesh.Paladugula@cognizant.com
Date: Sep 23, 2010 6:54AM

Ya Patrick,
I do have that thought. But when the user clicks the first error and
fills the field, he/she has to come back to the list of errors to find
the next error message, then for third and so on. When the form have
more fields and errors are more it will be amberasing.
Another way that is running out of my mind is
The list will be as usual. The the text field will have a value in it
with the error message. This appears only with the error field and
disappears when user starts typing in it.
For the dropdowns user will be provided with default option as mandatory
and optional. So the user will not leave it un selected.
Thanks
Rakesh.



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[mailto: <EMAIL REMOVED> ] On Behalf Of patrick
dunphy
Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:12 PM
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Subject: Re: [WebAIM] Handling with accessible error messages.

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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