[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #26504: Semantic elements for non-link links

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#26504: Semantic elements for non-link links
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 Reporter:  GaryJ           |       Owner:
     Type:  task (blessed)  |      Status:  reopened
 Priority:  normal          |   Milestone:  Future Release
Component:  Administration  |     Version:  3.8
 Severity:  normal          |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  has-patch       |     Focuses:  ui, accessibility, javascript
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Comment (by joedolson):

 I think that anytime we add an aria attribute that describes something as
 a button, it *must* be possible to operate it as a button. The fact that
 some users are unlikely to do so, because they're unaware it can be done,
 isn't going to have any impact. They'll still be able to activate it using
 enter.

 Honestly, I'd rather that all our buttons looked like buttons; but if
 we're trying to minimize impact on the design of the admin, I can live
 with that.

 Do all screen readers now add the space bar as a keyboard control for
 role=button?

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