Re: WAI Triple-A conformance critique

Hi there,

To be honest I can't see any really big problems with the page.

I would rather use a table structure to setup the page rather than an 
extensive use of the <DIV> tags with style classes associated with them. 
The reason for this is that you can use CSS to position everything to the 
exact place you want it rather than trying to place through the DIV tags, 
the exact location of each DIV.

If you don't want to use <DIV> tags or table tags, then it would be better 
to use <p> tags and try to go for a XHTML 1.0 STRICT standard rather than 
trying to stick with a HTML 4.01 trans standard doctype. At the end of the 
day it restricts your html tag limits and forces you to use a more 
structured formatting to the page.

But then again, I am a pure programmer type person who would rather see 
adherence to standards than to see minor deviations from the basic standard.

Using <DIV> tags with classes is much tidier than using a nested table 
structure to format your page. But at the end of the day you need to know 
your CSS structures inside out to achieve this.

Cheers,

Mark

At 13:42 12/10/2002 +0100, Mario Figueiredo wrote:
>[sorry about that previous post without a subject line]
>
>Hello all,
>
>I modified my website in an attempt to conform to
>Triple-A. After a check on Bobby
>(http://bobby.watchfire.com/bobby/html/en/index.jsp) I believe I have all
>it takes to apply. However, I would much appreciate if you could double
>check the page and give me a second opinion.
>
>The page is at http://www.marfig.com/en_index.htm
>
>This is just an academic approach. I do not plan to insert any kind of
>indication of WAI conformance on that website. Not untill I have a full
>grasp of the concepts. I'm learning the recomendations and trying to
>include them on my current working practices. Your suggestions will surely
>improve my methods.
>
>Thanks in advance,
>Mario Figueiredo
>http://www.marfig.com  (portuguese speakers)
>http://www.marfig.com/en_index.htm (english speakers)
>admin(at)marfig.com

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