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Re: Does filtering count as "change of context" as regardsWCAG 3.2.2

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From: Tim Harshbarger
Date: Jun 16, 2017 11:24AM

I think the key in this situation is whether or not the change in content is a change in context.

When you read further on this SC, it talks about context. It also states that a change of contents on the page may or may not represent a change of context.

My own opinion is that applying the filtering options does not change the context. However, adding a live region to report on how many results remain after applying a filter would be a really great idea.

I know I would find it useful to receive immediate feedback regarding whether or not the filter I just applied left me with 5 items or 0 items. When that feature isn't present, it doesn't necessarily prevent me from using filtering or using the page, but it means I do have to try to figure out what results remain. Being told immediately how many results remain would make it easier to know if I had applied too many filters or not enough.