[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #26551: Remove title attributes: link-template.php

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#26551: Remove title attributes: link-template.php
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 Reporter:  joedolson      |       Owner:
     Type:  defect (bug)   |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal         |   Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Accessibility  |     Version:
 Severity:  normal         |  Resolution:
 Keywords:                 |
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Comment (by joedolson):

 These have mostly been resolved. get_adjacent_post_rel_link() is a valid
 use of the title attribute (in a <link> element), most others have been
 removed.

 The title attribute use in the_shortlink() is somewhat valid, since it
 does provide more information about the link. And, since the_shortlink()
 is used in themes, adding screen reader text is perhaps problematic, since
 we can't guarantee that styles are applied for that.

 My feeling is that this is less than ideal, but I don't really have an
 alternate suggestion. Themes can implement this in a more accessible
 manner, according to their own methods by replacing the link text, since
 this is readily filterable. Probably should just be left as is, but I'm
 open to second opinions with another idea.

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