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RE: Long form legends

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From: Mike Foskett
Date: Jun 1, 2005 9:50AM


> 1) Use control type TEXT in place of RADIO BUTTONS,

I'd have to completely disagree with that statement.
Radio buttons have been in HTML since the year dot.
But it does make a difference whether the descriptive text is pre or post input.

All user agents are supposed to ignore elements they do not understand.

I still stand by using a heading element in place of legend.
Users who only tab the focus through input elements are going to miss information on almost every site, accessible or not.

A radio button should be used when there are more than two options.
If a simple yes / no response is required then a checkbox is usually more suitable.

<input type="checkbox" id="Q6_0" name="Q6_0" />
<label for="Q6_0">I will need support while on-site volunteering or doing community service.</label>


Mike 2k:)2

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