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jayap
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April 10, 2019
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What does chrome-less mean?

  • April 10, 2019
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While I started reading for "Customizable HTML5 Indigo Layout" to see if it is 508 compliant, I noticed this term, "chrome-less" (indicated in red below). I'm copying text from the Adobe RoboHelp Online Help:

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Customizable HTML5 Indigo layout

Present a visually rich content to your audience by using the chrome-less HTML5 Indigo layout. The Indigo layout is built in accordance with the latest web design trends and combine a striking look with unmatched functionality. It is a 508 compliant layout designed to create content for users with special needs and also offer superior search and intuitive navigation experience."

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Does this mean, 508 compliance will be unavailable on Chrome browser? I wanted to confirm before I tell this to my stakeholders.

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Captiv8r
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April 10, 2019

Hi there

I'm not Adobe, of course, and I have no clue how much of what you shared is just considered marketing hype. But generally speaking, when you visit a web site using a web browser, that browser has "chrome". (not to be confused with the Google Chrome browser).

Chrome consists of things like presenting a title bar, and an address bar, and a status bar and other elements. So typically, when you have a "chromeless" window, those elements are missing.

I believe what you copied also says that whatever is being done is actually meeting 508 compliancy standards.

Hopefully someone from Adobe will pop in to clarify.

Cheers... Rick

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    jayapAuthor
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    April 10, 2019

    Thank you so much Rick! I'll apply this out and see how the display works.

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    April 11, 2019

    Jakob Nielsen gives a comprehensive explanation here, as well as pros and cons of chrome and how it applies to usability. I admit I'd never heard the term 'chrome' used in conjunction with websites before.

    Browser and GUI Chrome

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    On a website, the chrome includes navigation bars, footers, logos, branding, the search box, and so forth.
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