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From: Fernand van Olphen
Date: May 8, 2017 4:49AM

Hi everyone,

WCAG states that if a new window is opened advanced warning should be given to users (https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG20-TECHS/G201.html).

This can be done by including the warning-text in the link:

<a href="knitting.html" target="_blank">All about Knitting (opens in new window)</a>

However, what if the link is not text, but an icon (for example a facebook-icon). How can I warn the user that a new window will be opened?

Thanks!

Fernand van Olphen
Accessibility Advisor
Municipality of The Hague

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