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Re: what is perceived when using Forms Mode

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From: Tony Olivero
Date: Apr 11, 2013 3:04PM

Angela,

if the span is not part of the label, not associated with the form
element through ARIA, and not keyboard focusable,the screen reader
will ignore it in forms mode.

Tony

On 4/11/13, Angela French < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:
> Hello,
> Can anyone please tell me what the screen reader user perceives when in
> forms mode? I am wondering, is it just the labels and input elements?
> Specifically, if an error message is displayed in a span and is not part of
> the <label> tag for that element, will it be perceived?
>
> Thank you!
>
>
>
> Angela French
> Internet Specialist
> State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
> 360-704-4316
> <EMAIL REMOVED>
> http://www.checkoutacollege.com/
>
> > > >