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From: Angela French
Date: Apr 2, 2013 3:04PM

Hello,
I'm wondering if there is a preferred, or best practice, method for displaying information (rules) for password creation that is most efficient for screen reader users and keyboard users. I am envisioning an "information" graphic icon.. When the icon receives focus it could display a tool tip with the password creation rules. I'm guessing that this would need to be placed in front of the <label> tag so that it is read first.

My concern though, is that I don't really know how forms mode works. Does forms mode just navigate the user to each form element in the order in which they appear in the source code, and thus would miss my icon?

Any suggestions appreciated.



Angela French
Internet Specialist
State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
360-704-4316
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