web browsers that handle forms for Linux?

[William Hubbs]

Hi Gina,

The problem I see with using check boxes is that it would be possible for
the user to select more than one choice.  I would suggest that you use an
option list or radio buttons so that the user can only select one option.

William

On Thu, Nov 29, 2001 at 10:57:01PM -0000, Georgina wrote:
> Hi
> 
> Thanks for your comments.  Being blind I know the difficulties and was
> asking about user preferences rather than those stated in guidelines.  I'm
> currently looking up how to produce the "x" symbol in the checkbox.  Thanks
> for that one.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: speakup-admin at braille.uwo.ca
> [mailto:speakup-admin at braille.uwo.ca]On Behalf Of Amanda Lee
> Sent: 29 November 2001 21:22
> To: speakup at braille.uwo.ca
> Subject: RE: web brousers that handle forms for linux?
> 
> 
> I would like to suggest that you look at the Web Accessability Initiative
> guidelines by going to:
> 
> http://www.w3c.org
> 
> Click on the link for "wai"
> 
> >From a pure useability perspective, I'd say that using check boxes or a
> pulldown are each okay.  However, please clearly indicate to the user what
> is expected such as please check or please select your desired answer.
> 
> I also believe that check boxes which allow an "x" to appear when checked
> are easier to discern in lynx or other text-oriented browser.
> 
> If you allow a user to manually type in their answers, then please be
> certain that those edit boxes are clearly labeled/tagged
>  such that a Screen Reader can speak what these edit boxes are when the
> user comes to sed edit box.
> 
> Many times, I have to literally go into Screen Review in a DOS Screen
> Reader to verify that I entered information into the appropriate edit box.
> This is more difficult to do in Windows using a Windows-based Screen
> Reader.
> 
> Just my two centes (U.S.) worth!
> 
> Amanda Lee
> 
> 
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