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Re: Include default text?

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From: Jared Smith
Date: Oct 21, 2004 2:06PM

> I am developing a site and no default text is the only reason its not
> Triple-A compliant, which is what I would like.

I believe you are referring to WCAG checkpoint 10.4 - "Until user
agents handle empty controls correctly, include default,
place-holding characters in edit boxes and text areas."

The key is the "Until user agents handle empty controls correctly"
Virtually all user agents expose empty form controls to the end user.
So, in my opinion, this checkpoint can be ignored.

Jared Smith
WebAIM (Web Accessibility In Mind)
Center for Persons with Disabilities
Utah State University