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From: Patrick H. Lauke
Date: Mar 16, 2023 3:06PM

On 16/03/2023 17:12, glen walker wrote:
> Interesting. I'd never really considered "identifying" an element with
> regards to 3.2.4 as being visual rather than as labeling (or the accessible
> name), as Patrick pointed out. While the understanding section focuses on
> the accessible name (whether a label or alt text), the actual guideline
> does not specifically say that it's talking about the accessible name, only
> that it's "identified" consistently.

But if you read through the understanding document, and the examples,
there is zero mention of visual/presentational consistency. It focuses
on labelling/naming.

P
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