hi glenda, "Changing the setting of any user interface component is changing some state in the control that will persist when the user is no longer interacting with it. So checking a checkbox or entering text into a text field changes its setting, but activating a link or a button does not." http://www.w3.org/TR/UNDERSTANDING-WCAG20/consistent-behavior-unpredictable-change.html
I think this makes it clear that "on input" does not refer to activating a link. regards stevef 2009/3/12 Glen Wallis <glen.wal...@velocitynet.com.au>: > Hello all > > > > I am interested to know whether the people on this list consider opening a > new window without alerting the user to be a failure to conform to Success > Criterion 3.2.2 of WCAG 2.0. > > > > The success criterion is as follows: > > > > 3.2.2 On Input: Changing the setting of any user interface component does > not automatically cause a change of context unless the user has been advised > of the behaviour before using the component. (Level A) > > The key phrases, I believe are “user interface component” and “change of > context”. I looked up the definitions of both phrases. The glossary states > quite clearly that a link is a user interface component and that a change of > context includes opening a new window. However, the document “Understanding > SC 3.2.2” says > > “Additional Techniques (Advisory) for 3.2.2 > > Although not required for conformance, the following additional techniques > should be considered in order to make content more accessible. Not all > techniques can be used or would be effective in all situations. > > Giving users advanced warning when opening a new window. (future link)” > > This seems like a contradiction. The WCAG 2.0 Recommendation is the only > normative document, so it should take precedence over the Understanding > document. However, the Understanding document specifically states that > warning the user is not required for conformance. > > > > ******************************************************************* > List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm > Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm > Help: memberh...@webstandardsgroup.org > ******************************************************************* -- with regards Steve Faulkner Technical Director - TPG Europe Director - Web Accessibility Tools Consortium www.paciellogroup.com | www.wat-c.org Web Accessibility Toolbar - http://www.paciellogroup.com/resources/wat-ie-about.html ******************************************************************* List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm Help: memberh...@webstandardsgroup.org *******************************************************************
