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Anonymous
November 21, 2008
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Screen readable output (section 508)

  • November 21, 2008
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Hi Everyone,
I've been tasked with finding a way of generating screen readable output rom RH which is section 508 compliant.
By this I mean not having to use the mouse and use keystrokes only. A customer has suggested that a tagged PDF was one of the most accessible forms in which to deliver a help system. I'm not convinced from previous experience and aalso at present PDF output fails to complile anyway.
Any one tangled with this one? I am using RH6.
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    RoboColum_n_
    RoboColum_n_
    Legend
    November 21, 2008
    Oops! Sorry for treading on your toes Peter.
    RoboColum_n_
    RoboColum_n_
    Legend
    November 21, 2008
    Have you tried using the 508 compliant option when you generate? Not had any experience myself though!
    Peter Grainge
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    Peter GraingeCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    November 21, 2008
    Not something I have had to do so there will be others better qualified to answer but what's wrong with just ticking the 508 compliant check box in the generation wizard?

    You should be able to generate a Word document and create the PDF from there if you cannot do it direct from RH.

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    Anonymous
    November 21, 2008
    Thanks Colum and Peter for your prompt replies. I have generated a web help output that is section 508 ticked but I still seem to need to use the mouse. Mind you that's probably my lack of experience! Any more thought greatly appreciated!
    Peter Grainge
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    Peter GraingeCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    November 21, 2008
    A quick Google suggests 508 does not preclude mouse use, albeit maybe with a mouse that is also compliant.

    Guess you are going to have to wait for the US to wake up for more information!

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