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Re: how to make use of asterisks accessible

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From: John E Brandt
Date: Nov 9, 2012 9:39AM

I have seen some developers approach this by using an image (<img>) of an
asterisk and then using the ALT description and Title to inform the screen
reader (and others) that there is more information available about this
particular item. The image is also clickable and links to the additional
information. But using an actual link and anchor on the page for more
information is also a valid approach as long as the link content makes sense
when read out of context (i.e., NOT "click here" or "more info", but rather
"Use this link for more information about .....").

In polls/survey's in SurveyGizmo, if you identify an item as "required" they
use the image approach and the ALT indicates "this item is required" with no
additional link.

~j

John E. Brandt
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Augusta, Maine, USA