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Re: White Text on dark background within the content area?

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From: Jonathan Avila
Date: Nov 10, 2014 12:29PM

> The user can also control the presentation of foreground/background colors through browser settings.

Unfortunately, these options are generally not available on mobile browsers.

Jonathan

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From: <EMAIL REMOVED> [mailto: <EMAIL REMOVED> ] On Behalf Of Jim Allan
Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 10:42 AM
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Subject: Re: [WebAIM] White Text on dark background within the content area?

Trying to create a visual environment that works for everyone is nearly impossible. However, the developer can allow for style sheet tweaking - change font-size and foreground/background color. The user can also control the presentation of foreground/background colors through browser settings.
Everyone needs to do their part.

On Sat, Nov 8, 2014 at 10:29 AM, Jonathan C. Cohn < <EMAIL REMOVED> >
wrote:

> Nancy,
>
> Different eye conditions need different foreground / background
> settings and most commercial screen magnification packages can convert
> any area with high enough contrast into the foreground / background
> that will suit the user of that package. The problem occurs when the
> foreground and background are so close that the filters that the
> screen magnifier apply cause everything to go to a single color.
>
> Above of course is just my opinion since I was not involved nor have I
> reviewed the proceedings that produced the high contrast standards.
> Thanks,
>
> > > list messages to <EMAIL REMOVED>
>



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