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Re: Is use of <label> and title redundant?

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From: Patrick H. Lauke
Date: Nov 20, 2012 11:58AM

On 20/11/2012 18:48, Sailesh Panchang wrote:
> James,
>>> my opinion this meets 3.3.2.
> And I pointed out documentation that does not support that view.
> Certainly techniques and understanding docs are not normative and are
> guidance docs.
> The 'How to meet' doc suggests what is appropriate in different circs.
> and in fact is a guide to how to meet the SC.

And it, as well, points out that "Note that all techniques are
informative". the "How to Meet" simply collates the SCs and the current
list of techniques.

> Label text that is not marked up as a label is not 'associated' with
> the control.
> I never said title does not work for screen reader / magnifier users.
> Title is simply not the recommended technique in the circumstance.

It's still one of the sufficient techniques listed
http://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG20/quickref/#qr-minimize-error-cues

"H65: Using the title attribute to identify form controls when the label
element cannot be used "

Though yes, it's stated at the end of that part

"The techniques at the end of the above list should be considered "last
resort" and only used when the other techniques cannot be applied to the
page. The earlier techniques are preferred because they increase
accessibility to a wider user group."

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Patrick H. Lauke