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RE: ABBR vs. just spelling it out.

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From: Alastair Campbell
Date: Mar 23, 2006 2:20PM

Kynn wrote:
> Certainly possible and plausible.

Excellent :)

> What do users of screenreaders want?

Good question.

I firstly wanted to check I had thought it through, and that it was
appropriate in the context of HTML and WCAG. Thus trying the list first.

Then I floated the idea with a friend who uses JAWs. She seemed to think
it a good idea, mainly as it gives the option to expand on a case by
case basis. I'll see if she can ask people on a screen-reader list.

NB: Windows Eyes is a little more advanced for acronym usage, but
doesn't give the option in each case either.

Personally I like the idea because it provides an equivalent to the
visual display. I think it might also be useful to do the same for
images as well, as some have titles providing extra information. You
could also apply it to links, as some sites have "opens in new window"
in the title attribute of the link. (Something I argue against as screen
reader users are likely to be unaware of it, but I would have to change
my tune if this changes.)

Kind regards,

-Alastair

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