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Re: Duplicate html5 structural elements with aria roles?

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From: Léonie Watson
Date: Feb 8, 2016 9:57AM

> From: WebAIM-Forum On Behalf Of Mickey Williamson
> Sent: 08 February 2016 16:07
> So, what's best to do? Include the role for structural elements or not include
> the role?

If your target audience uses only recent browsers and assistive technologies, there is no need to apply the role explicitly. If you're not sure what technologies your target audience uses, or if you know they use IE, older browsers and/or assistive technologies, then applying the role is a good idea.

Léonie.

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