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Re: longdesc or hidden div?

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From: Robert Fentress
Date: Jul 6, 2015 12:03PM

Hi, Mike.

Here is a recent thread on the WebAIM list that you might be interested in
that relates to this:
http://webaim.org/discussion/mail_thread?threadp02

Best,
Rob

On Wed, Jun 24, 2015 at 11:44 AM, Mike Warner < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I've been wondering about whether a hidden div following a complex image is
> better than a longdesc. Since longdesc involves a pop-up or new tab, I'd
> think that the hidden div would be preferable. Can I get your opinions on
> this?
>
> Thank you,
> Mike
>
> Mike Warner
> Director of IT Services
> MindEdge, Inc.
> > > > >



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