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Re: Status message that disappears in seconds

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From: allyssa jessicon
Date: Dec 15, 2022 7:26AM

Yes there is a dedicated Wishlist and Cart links available in the page
even if the popup is gone. Since there is an alternative to access, I
guess it wouldn't fail 2.2.2. Correct me if I am wrong.


On 12/15/22, Mark Magennis < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:
> Yes it would fail 2.2.1 Timing Adjustable because, as the Understanding
> document explains, the intent of this Success Criterion is to ensure that
> users have enough time to "interact with Web content" including "time to
> read content". Having a timeout that interferes with reading therefore
> causes a failure.
>
> The fact that the pop-up also contains interactive content (the link) is
> probably not relevant because the link disappearing probably doesn't prevent
> them going to the wishlist. Although they may be unable to use that
> particular link once it's gone, there will undoubtedly be some other link
> they can use and I think that would be acceptable.
>
> Mark
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> allyssa jessicon
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> Subject: [EXTERNAL] [WebAIM] Status message that disappears in seconds
>
> Good morning, everyone!
>
> Does Adding to Cart/Wishlist status message (with a link to go to
> Cart/Wishlist) that closes within seconds fail Guideline 2.2 Enough Time?
> For example: Item added to Wishlist (where Wishlist is a link)
>
>
>
> Regards,
> Allysa.
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