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Re: Border width for regions on a map/chart

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From: Ryan E. Benson
Date: Sep 17, 2019 8:25PM

Thanks for the reminder. It took me to process the difference between fig 6
and 7. The second row of fig 6 passes, and the first row of fig 7 doesn't
is because 6's border gets a hair thicker when the star gets selected. The
pie chart was insightful, and should be able to give me footing I need.
--
Ryan E. Benson


On Tue, Sep 17, 2019 at 8:31 PM Steve Green < <EMAIL REMOVED> >
wrote:

> The Understanding page for WCAG 1.4.11 contains lots of explanations and
> examples, but it does not specify a minimum border width. In fact, some of
> the examples of textboxes have a border width of just one pixel. I am 100%
> certain that the minimum border width is not specified anywhere in any
> authoritative source.
>
> In practice, I find that 3 pixels is usually enough, and I get a lot of
> push-back from designers and other stakeholders if I ask for anything
> wider. The same applies to focus indicators.
>
> Steve Green
> Managing Director
> Test Partners Ltd
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: WebAIM-Forum < <EMAIL REMOVED> > On Behalf Of
> Ryan E. Benson
> Sent: 18 September 2019 01:20
> To: WebAIM Discussion List < <EMAIL REMOVED> >
> Subject: [WebAIM] Border width for regions on a map/chart
>
> Hi all.
>
> I think this topic has came up in the past. After a few colors, it grows
> difficult to maintain a good contrast. One way to offset that is to have a
> strong border between sections, both in color and thickness. If my memory
> serves me correctly, the conversation broke down after it got to 2, 5, 10,
> and 10+ pixels.
>
> Personally I am in the 5-10px range, but the individual wants a source.
>
> Thanks
> --
> Ryan E. Benson
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