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From: Glenda Watson Hyatt
Date: Jul 29, 2005 12:27PM

Sinead,

I know you mean well by wanting to include accesskeys [I'm assuming that is what you are referring to], but, even though a great concept, accesskeys have serious flaws when implemented. One such flaw is the limited number of keyboard combinations not assigned to other programs [browsers, assistive technology]. There are other flaws too, which I'm sure John will enthusiastically elaborate on.

Accesskeys seems to be one of those accessibility features that needs to go back to the drawing board.

HTH,
Glenda

Glenda Watson Hyatt, Principal
Soaring Eagle Communications
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