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From: webmaster@theoryxdesign.com
Date: Nov 6, 2003 1:02PM

I think the guideline is quite clearly worded "do not cause pop-ups or other windows to appear"
Any new window is bad.




>> What is the proper way to handle a link that when clicked, opens a new
>> browser window (target=_blank)? Does it need to be addressed for
>> accessibility and if so, why and how?

>> I have read in the WAI about Checkpoint 10.1 "Until user agents allow
>> users
>> to turn off spawned windows, do not cause pop-ups or other windows to
>> appear
>> and do not change the current window without informing the user. [Priority
>> 2]".

>> Seems like this only applies to server spawned windows and not user
>> initiated clicking?

>> TIA,
>> -mark





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