c# dynamic control names
hello I'm working with .NETCF framwork in c#, and I want to know if I can access the controls somehow like this: string field="txtName"; this.Controls[field]; or is this impossibile? ...
accessibility
Using Flash comboboxes with Jaws
I'm working on a project for a government agency which requires 508 compliance. Our product is written for Flash 10 in ActionScript 3 using Flash CS4. We are doing this 100% programatically. We have almost all of the elements working properly, but when accessing combobox components, we have a problem. The combobox can be tabbed to dire...
Is there any pros to duplicate browser/keyboard functionality?
Is it good for user experience to duplicate browser/keyboard functionality? For example: to provide these links on a web-page. "Back to top" link "Print this page" link "Add to Favorite" link "Back" button/link "Text zoom" button Are they really create Site's usability and accessibility? How screen reader will behave these links, ...
Will Hiding Form Labels Impact Web Accessibility?
Hello, I have a shipping form. Three input fields surround the shipping address. Below are the labels (and in parenthesis their "for" values) 1) Address/P.O. Box (for="shipAddress1") 2) Address 2 (for="shipAddress2") 3) Use for International Address only(for="shipAddress3") Our designer has proposed to label them simple as "Street ...
Should I repeat label text in for="...." and id=".."?
Is there any cons of 2nd method? Why http://www.webstandards.org/ decided to use 2nd method Is first method better than first for screen reader users? First <label for="name">Name</label> <input id="name" /> Second <label for="n">Name</label> <input id="n" /> ...
Should we put <input> inside <label>?
I saw 2 different method on same form example: on http://www.alistapart.com/articles/prettyaccessibleforms/ why they are using 2 method in first fieldset they are keeping input after labeland in 2nd fieldset they are keeping input after label. Why? <fieldset> <legend>Delivery Details</legend> <ol> <li> <label for="name">N...
Should we use <label> for every <input>?
Should we use <label> for every input? , even for submit button and keep hidden thorough css if we don't want to show label. or no need of label for submit button? .hide {display:none} <fieldset> <legend>Search</legend> <label for="Search">Search...</label> <input value="" id="Search" name="Search"> <label for="Submit"...
Can MikTeX create tagged PDFs?
Tagged PDFs allow for the easy reflow and accessibility of PDFs. It seems like this would be a natural use case for using LaTeX, which advocates content over style. But as far as I can tell, there is no way to create a tagged PDF with MikTeX 2.8. Does anybody know of any tips, tricks or techniques to get a tagged PDF through LaTeX witho...
When is it OK to use Javascript and when not?
Is it good practice not to use much javascript/jquery? Should we avoid it as much as possible (for good accessibility)? When is it OK to use JavaScript and when is it not in web design and development? In what scenarios and with what conditions? Update: I'm asking regarding public websites. ...
What is the minimum screen resolution for which you guys currently optimize your web designs?
I don't really know if I'm asking in the right place, so if my question has to be transferred I apologize for it. I am totally noob in this place. Thank you. ...
Sending an email with browser capabilities and screen size etc.
A lot of my visitors are blind (with it being a site for the blind), and often when trying to diagnose problems, I'd like to know what version of browser etc they're using, whether flash is installed. Because more often than not, someone will swear they are using X, when in fact Y is installed. Currently, I'm using http://jsbrwsniff.sour...
How to detect for screenreaders/MSAA without focusing the flash movie?
I am trying to detect for the presence of assistive technology using flash. When a Flash movie holding the actionscript below on frame 1 is loaded (and screenreader chatting to IE or Firefox over MSAA is active -- JAWS or NVDA), Accessibility.isActive() does not return "true" until the movie is focused. Well, actually not until some "e...
Flash vs Javascript
Update 2: To add swf in web page Swf Object 2.0 is most used method, which is a javascript library, so flash will be depend on availability of JavaScript. So if javascript disabled then flash will not play. I always heard approx 5% users in the world keep JavaScript turned off. But Adobe claims Flash content reaches 99% of Intern...
What is the mean of "On Page SEO"?
What is the mean of "On Page SEO"? Is it related to mark-up , accessibility and semantics? Edit: Does "On Page SEO" requires input from XHTML Coder? Is it a job of developer? ...
What is meant by A/B testing of a website?
Please explain (with examples) what is meant by A/B testing of a website. ...
WAI-Aria state for active widget
Is there a state to show that an widget is active. For example a user tabs in a listbox and navigate with up and down keys through the items. Is there a state for the listbox that shows the user is in it? ...
Do you know best site on Net to learn XHTML 1.0 strict , Like other than W3schools.com but with better and latest content?
Do you know best site on Net to learn XHTML , Like other than W3schools.com but with better and latest content? I have to link some friends who want to learn HTML? I like the "Try it editor" of W3C schools but not the content. I need semantic discussion also. what is the element all about and what is the semantic value, even if's it's v...
Radio button accessibility (508 compliance)
Hi, If I want to have a question with a "Yes/No" radio button. How do I need to mark up the code so that a screen reader reads the question associated with the "yes/no" selection instead of just reading the "Yes" and "No" labels when the radio buttons are selected? <span>Did you understand this? (choose one) </span> <label> <input type...
W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 1.0, which technology could I use?
Hi, I've a project where one of the requirements is fullfil the "W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 1.0 (WCAG 1.0)". I'm now considering wich technology could I use to acomplish it, but I'm a little bit confused. Silverlight would be the easiest way, but I cannot find conclusive information about if silverlight is or isn't compi...
Keyboard access in the C# project settings editor?
Does anyone know how to switch between the major tabs/pages in Visual Studio's C# project settings editor, using only the keyboard? I'm talking about the things along the left side that are labeled Application, Build, Debug, Resources, Settings, etc. It works fine to Tab between the controls on the currently selected page, but I haven't ...