I have found that having multiple submit buttons can cause problems for screen reader users. A possible solution is to place the both submit buttons at the bottom of the form (within the code) and use CSS to position one of the buttons in the middle/or wherever (visually) of the form. As screenreaders read the page as it is written in the code (ignoring css positioning) a screen reader user will not encounter the submit button(s) until the end of the form.
with regards
Steven Faulkner
Web Accessibility Consultant
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"Taco Fleur"
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I have been putting duplicate buttons on one form when its a long form, so
the user does not have to scroll.
I have been told its not good for accessibility, what's the go?
Taco Fleur
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