scriptygoddess

28 Jun, 2002

Javascript calls & comments

Posted by: Christine In: Suggested reading

Like many users of MT, I use javascript to call a pop-up comment window. What I didn't realize though is that 11% of internet users don't use Javascript and it can cause problems for people who are disabled because their browsers don't support it. Mark has posted instructions on how to replace the code so that you can still have pop-ups but also have a solution that works for other browsers. You can find it here. He has pointed out that the latest default templates in MT now "get this right" – but if you're like me, I don't normally upgrade my templates every time I upgrade MT.

I should also point out that Mark is doing a whole series on 30 Days to a More Accessible Weblog and there are a lot of other really good tips worth reading there!

4 Responses to "Javascript calls & comments"

1 | kristine

June 28th, 2002 at 9:43 am

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Just a note from the silly MT-girl… I believe this format was changed in version 2.0 or 2.1 (not just in the newest 2.2) because for at least the last month or more, there have been a bunch of people who have changed the code in the body of their page but not the header wondering on the forums why their popups don't work.

It's FUN to check out the default templates every once in a while :winkwink:

2 | Christine

June 28th, 2002 at 10:41 am

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I've checked out the templates – but never noticed the change in the code and – more importantly – never bothered to change mine. The rest of the usability information that was there was pretty interesting too – we never really think about how to make our blogs accessible for everyone.

3 | Row

July 2nd, 2002 at 12:29 am

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I have to :) I have Mark reading my page! I put it in ems, and changed the comment link just for him.

4 | Bryan

August 1st, 2003 at 3:07 am

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im confused that link didnt work for me..how do i make it so my comments page pops up?

thanks!

Bryan

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