Re: What is "summary" attribute
by "Martin Clifford" <MLC1(at)nrc.gov>
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Thu, 16 May 2002 15:59:32 -0400 |
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<hwg-basics(at)hwg.org>, <gruny(at)netzero.net> |
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Syntax:
Summary =3D text
Description: Provides a summary of the table contents for use with =
non-visual browsers.
As we move more and more into the era of accessability, it's vital that we =
as HTML writers re-learn what is needed for our works to reach as MANY =
people as possible. HTML 4.01 has a slew of new tags and new attributes =
to existing tags that make pages more accessible to those that cannot see, =
or have other visual impairments. Just a quick run down:
<abbr>, <acronym>, <bdo> (used for languages that write right to left)
Sorry for the long answer, just thought that someone out there might =
benefit from having these other accessibility tags at their disposal :o)
Martin
>>> "gruny" <gruny(at)netzero.net> 05/16/02 03:04PM >>>
I am using Tidy to clean up a page containing a table. Tidy keeps giving =
me
an error because I do not use the "summary" attribute in the table. I =
can't
find a reference to "summary" in my books. What is it?
Gruny
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