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Re: Lists of links to alternative formats

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From: Emma Duke-Williams
Date: Aug 21, 2006 4:00AM

I'd go with John's solution - as long as you make it clear that all
documents are available in all 3 formats.
If it's likely that people would want all the documents (or set
subgroups), could you also offer a zip version of the set?

Emma

On 8/19/06, John E. Brandt < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:
> I vote for #4, but Jukka makes some good points.
>
> How about doing it this way ...
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> Intro: This is a page of forms use for bla-bla-bla. They are sorted in
> different formats based upon your need. Choose the format first, then the
> form:
>
> [each of these clicks to a sections below]
> These versions of the forms are in HTML.
> These versions of the forms are in Microsoft Word
> These versions of the forms are in Adobe Acrobat (PDF).
>
> [anchor]HTML versions
> Form 1(HTML)
> Form 2(HTML)
> Form 3(HTML)
>
> [anchor]Microsoft Word versions
>
> Form 1(HTML)
> Form 2(HTML)
> Form 3(HTML)
>
> [anchor]Adobe Acrobat (PDF) versions
>
> Form 1(HTML)
> Form 2(HTML)
> Form 3(HTML)
>
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>
>
> The above lists could be in tables or organized in columns using CSS to make
> it easier for the sighted user. The same thing could be done on separate
> pages.
>
> John E. Brandt
> Augusta, Maine USA
> www.jebswebs.com
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