On 03/28/2008 01:58 AM, :murb: [maarten brouwers] wrote: > Hi, > > Thanks for checking. > >> (...) the Search, Log In, and Change Language section on the main >> page fails standard Accessability color requirement. >> >> An easy test is available here: >> http://www.accesskeys.org/tools/color-contrast.html >> Enter http://www.openoffice.org/ in the Web Address & tick 'Only Errors' >> and 'Show Source'. > > (...) > >> I am not color blind, and even I had difficulty finding & noticing the >> selection area. >> > > First of all, the box was deliberately designed to be not so apparent. > Focus on content, not the surroundings. Novice users are not expected to > use these items. If contrast test would fail for the action statements, > download box, then I would worry too. > > Secondly, when you mouse over it (and it is at a quite logical location... > top right), borders get highlighted... and thus contrast increases. >
Whether one is a novice user, or advance user, makes no difference at all. The issue at hand is that the box and items in that box are extremely difficult to see and read - even when highlighted. Bear in mind that many OOo users may/do have sight disabilities and will find the box impossible to see & use. It should be quite easy to increase the brightness/contrast while keeping it ascetically pleasing, and at least somewhat Accessability friendly. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
