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Re: Label or Placeholder?

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From: Jennifer Sutton
Date: Jul 30, 2016 2:08PM


Below my name are two additional resources about why placeholders are
problematic. Issues go beyond accessibility.

Jennifer

11 reasons why placeholders are problematic — Simple = Human — Medium
https://medium.com/simple-human/10-reasons-why-placeholders-are-problematic-f8079412b960#.ex2quw2gy

Placeholders in Form Fields Are Harmful
http://www.nngroup.com/articles/form-design-placeholders/