3.1.3: Unusual Words [AAA]

Description Sufficient Techniques Advisory Techniques Failures Notes

Description

A mechanism is available for identifying specific definitions of words or phrases used in an unusual or restricted way, including idioms and jargon.

Sufficient Techniques

Sufficient Techniques for Success Criterion 3.1.3

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

Situation A: If the word or phrase has a unique meaning within the Web page:

• G101: Providing the definition of a word or phrase used in an unusual or restricted way
  • G55: Linking to definitions
    • H40: Using description lists
    • H60: Using the link element to link to a glossary
  • G112: Using inline definitions
    • H54: Using the dfn element to identify the defining instance of a word
• G101: Providing the definition of a word or phrase used in an unusual or restricted way
  • G55: Linking to definitions
    • H40: Using description lists
    • H60: Using the link element to link to a glossary
  • G62: Providing a glossary
  • G70: Providing a function to search an online dictionary

Situation B: If the word or phrase means different things within the same Web page:

• G101: Providing the definition of a word or phrase used in an unusual or restricted way
  • G55: Linking to definitions
    • H40: Using description lists
    • H60: Using the link element to link to a glossary
  • G112: Using inline definitions
    • H54: Using the dfn element to identify the defining instance of a word

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