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Re: HTML5 Image Description Extension (longdesc) isProposed Recommendation

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From: Jonathan Avila
Date: Dec 8, 2014 6:48AM


> I don't care whether it's longdesc or some other system of tag and/or attribute, but we need a method where the people who create this type of visually complex graphical data (e.g., charts, maps, flow charts, plans, technical drawings, etc.) can easily write a detailed explanation of their graphics.

Could PDF attachments be used as a short-term solution until we standardize on something better?

Jonathan