Hi Martin
Certainly there is no report or structured analysis I've ever come
across in that sense.
Myself (as a member of the W3C WCAG Working Group) and the group itself
would be more than happy to assist you in formulating a response within
our capacity (currently, debates over what consititues "web content"
aside, our line is that if it is marked up according to the general and
text Sufficient Techniques, then it certainly is as viable (desirable is
another matter being a propriatary format, given we are technology
agnostic) as txt or other formats. eg: speaking generally and a bit off
the cuff, using structured headings, no images, no tables, no columns =
likely no problem. As with any document, the more complex you make it,
the harder conformance is to claim. RTF is a topic I am actively
exploring with group members at the moment, so your email is certainly
timely.
I'd also be happy to put you directly in touch with the Microsoft
accessibility people who contribute to the group - they will be able to
answer specific tech spec questions for you around the format.
Anyway - drop me a line off list and I'll be *more* than happy to get
the dialogue started. I start a new role in around 10 days, and will be
able to provide my new .gov.au address then - the address below will
suffice until then (no point sending you my current .gov.au as I won't
be in at work for much of this and next week due to conferences etc.
Cheers
Chris Beer
chris at e-beer dot net dot au
On 24/05/2011 2:59 PM, Freckmann, Martin wrote:
Hi, all.
I'm looking for a study, a report or some other structured analysis on
the benefits of using Rich Text Format. I'm looking for an
authoritative source to support claims that it's a desirable and
viable format that aids accessibility.
I've tried searching widely, and have not yet found such a resource.
I'm beginning to believe the case for the merits of RTF is either
hearsay or folklore.
Please -- I'm looking for a substantial explanation of the merits of
RTF. One-line opinions, rants against Microsoft or PDF, or advice to
use HTML instead are all familiar and understood.
With thanks for any help.
Martin Freckmann
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