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Re: Flexbox layout ordering and tabbing order

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From: Jonathan Avila
Date: Oct 13, 2015 6:38AM

> 3. Authors/developers not having to specify multiple routes, as the less common (Accessibility) scenarios will be forgotten.

While I generally agree, we need to uncover if there are reasonable cases where the visual order and reading order could differ. I usually see the intented order different in two scenarios

1. When a data table also contains form fields. In some cases with a grid the reading order could be down each column but the user may actually want to read across.
2. When a site contains repeated information such as social media tools, navigation, etc. above an article or page. While skip navigation techniques could be used they may not always be available to all users. Getting past these areas to find the start of real content can be frustrating and time consuming.

Jonathan

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