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Re: opinions? FAQs as definition list or headings/paragraph?

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From: Paul J. Adam
Date: Sep 22, 2016 1:44PM

I would do headings and paragraphs over definition lists because I don't see much extra features in screen readers for definition lists, e.q. quick navigation commands like you have with headings on desktop and mobile screen readers.

Paul J. Adam
Accessibility Evangelist
www.deque.com

> On Sep 22, 2016, at 1:14 PM, Angela French < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:
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> Hello,
> I'm interested in what structure folks think is best to code a Frequently Asked Questions page as. As a definition list? Questions as headings followed by answer in a paragraph? Other ideas?
> I'm inclined to try a definition list, but perhaps questions/answers don't quite fit the purpose for a definition list.
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> Thanks,
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> Angela French
> Internet/Intranet Specialist
> Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
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