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Re: Handling with accessible error messages.

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From: adam solomon
Date: Sep 23, 2010 12:24PM

As far as long error lists are concerned, required fields are going to be
making up the bulk of the list. Therefore, if required fields are marked
clearly, and the validation message adds some message to the effect that
there are many unfilled required fields, then the user should not have to
remember the whole list, rather traverse through the form and fill in any
marked required field. Complex validation can carry with it a large
development price - in such situations I think it fair to throw part of the
responsibility on the user.

On Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 2:20 PM, < <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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