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Re: Strikethrough Content with Screen Readers

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From: ckrugman
Date: Nov 27, 2010 4:57PM

As these examples are common methods of writing in the English language and
it is understood when a screen reader reads open 9-5 why is it necessary? As
a screen reader user I think this is carrying things a bit more when wording
content.
Chuck
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From: "Bevi Chagnon | PubCom" < <EMAIL REMOVED> >
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Sent: Friday, November 19, 2010 9:18 AM
Subject: Re: [WebAIM] Strikethrough Content with Screen Readers


> Vieky wrote:
> " Eg: New Price<del>30</del>20$. In this case, if JAWS settings are not
> done, it reads it as "New Price 3020$". This is incorrect information. "
>
> Another way to address this problem is to restructure the sentence when
> possible. Use just plain old-fashioned grammar and editing techniques
> rather
> than force technology to fit the situation.
>
> In Vieky's example, it would become:
> Was $30, now reduced to $20.
>
> If you're selling a product, that's a much more effective sales method
> than
> the technical accessibility mark-up.
>
> Another situation where I've found screen readers mis-read the content
> when
> an n-dash or hyphen is used in a series. Correct American English grammar
> rules would require n-dashes in these examples:
> 9-5 business hours.
> 50-100 people can be accommodated in the auditorium.
> open Monday-Friday.
>
> To ensure A.T. reads these samples correctly, write out the "to" and
> "through" rather than use n-dashes or hyphens:
> 9 to 5 business hours.
> 50 to 100 people.
> open Monday through Friday.
> They're now guaranteed to be read correctly by all people, whether they're
> using an A.T. technology or not.
>
> --Bevi Chagnon
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