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Re: Flash into

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From: David R. Stong
Date: Jul 13, 2004 12:40PM

Earl asked:

>I wondered what would be the best approach to adding a flash into to a
>site in respect to accessibility. I thought having it pop up in a
>smaller window would be much better than having it as the entrance
>page.


I like the discretionary use of Flash, Earl. Rather than an automatic
pop-up that could be confusing, I'd suggest placing a link to the
Flash Intro on your main page. I think this method beats the standard
practice of dumping Flash on someone, then hiding a link to "Skip"
right in the animation. If you feel that you need to load it in a
pop-up, clearly warn users that it loads in a new window.

It might be interesting to see how many users actually load it.

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David R. Stong
Microcomputer Information Specialist (Graphic Designer),
Education Technology Services, a unit of
Teaching and Learning with Technology
Information Technology Services
The Pennsylvania State University
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