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Re: Scrolling text

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Date: Mar 24, 2005 3:47AM

On Thu, 24 Mar 2005 14:49:58 +1100, andrew.arch85
wrote:
>
> Quick response:
>
> 1. they must provide a means to STOP the scrolling - some people will be too
> distracted to read the 'real' content on the page.
> 2. it must not interfere with device independence
> 3. the items/information must all be available elsewhere for those who
> cannot see the scrolling and those who cannot read fast enough and/or read
> the provided text because of it (usually small) size.

Following on from these... if you absolutely must use one...

4. Make it as smooth/non-flickery as possible.
5. Make the speed quite slow.

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