3.1.4: Abbreviations [AAA]

Description Sufficient Techniques Advisory Techniques Failures Notes

Description

A mechanism for identifying the expanded form or meaning of abbreviations is available.

Sufficient Techniques

Sufficient Techniques for Success Criterion 3.1.4

Note: Other techniques may also be sufficient if they meet the success criterion. See Understanding Techniques.

Situation A: If the abbreviation has only one meaning within the Web page:

• G102: Providing the expansion or explanation of an abbreviation
  • G97: Providing the first use of an abbreviation immediately before or after the expanded form
  • G55: Linking to definitions
  • H28: Providing definitions for abbreviations by using the abbr element
  • PDF8: Providing definitions for abbreviations via an E entry for a structure element
• G102: Providing the expansion or explanation of an abbreviation
  • G55: Linking to definitions
  • G62: Providing a glossary
  • H60: Using the link element to link to a glossary
  • G70: Providing a function to search an online dictionary
  • H28: Providing definitions for abbreviations by using the abbr element
  • PDF8: Providing definitions for abbreviations via an E entry for a structure element

Situation B: If the abbreviation means different things within the same Web page:

• G102: Providing the expansion or explanation of an abbreviation
  • G55: Linking to definitions
  • H28: Providing definitions for abbreviations by using the abbr element
  • PDF8: Providing definitions for abbreviations via an E entry for a structure element

Advisory Techniques

Advisory Techniques for Success Criterion 3.2.1

• G200: Opening new windows and tabs from a link only when necessary
• G201: Giving users advanced warning when opening a new window

Failures

Failures for Success Criterion 3.2.1

• F55: Failure of Success Criteria 2.1.1, 2.4.7, and 3.2.1 due to using script to remove focus when focus is received

Notes