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Re: Usage of title attribute or hidden label

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From: Paul J. Adam
Date: Nov 6, 2013 10:05AM

Hey Jon, I recommend using both attributes if you want the visual tooltip reinforcement for low vision magnification users and other sighted users. Does aria-label work with other screen readers besides JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver? E.g. Window Eyes? Also aria-label will not work for Dragon Naturally Speaking, not sure it title attribute works well their either.

There’s no harm in using both aria-label and title, the UA/AT should only pick one as the accessible name.

Paul J. Adam
Accessibility Evangelist
www.deque.com

On Nov 6, 2013, at 10:22 AM, Gunderson, Jon R < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:

> Holli,
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> What legacy browser/screen reader combination was Deque concerned about not supporting aria-label?
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> Jon
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