[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #55960: External links in WordPress toolbar

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#55960: External links in WordPress toolbar
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 Reporter:  itpathsolutions                      |       Owner:  (none)
     Type:  enhancement                          |      Status:  reopened
 Priority:  normal                               |   Milestone:  Awaiting
                                                 |  Review
Component:  Toolbar                              |     Version:
 Severity:  normal                               |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  has-patch has-screenshots needs-     |     Focuses:  ui,
  design-feedback                                |  accessibility
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Comment (by ryokuhi):

 The main problem with icons is that their meaning is often not self-
 evident. I think the icon suggested by @itpathsolutions is the correct one
 for external links, but it is also mistakenly used to mark links that open
 in a new tab. Adding the icon might cause false expectations for sighted
 users if the link doesn't open in a new tab.

 If we consider the needs of people who can't rely on sight, I think adding
 an icon (and an alternative for screen readers) to each link might pollute
 the interface, which is why I like @sabernhardt's "heading" proposal.

 I suggested waiting for feedback from the Design Team as adding a
 "heading" in the top toolbar is probably a novelty for WordPress Core and,
 as such, should require a little exploration.

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Ticket URL: <https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/55960#comment:10>
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