David Dorward skrev:
From the spec:
The FIELDSET element allows authors to group thematically related
controls and labels. ---
As I said, I am no minimalist. And yes, I have read the spec. It does
not forbid me to use fieldsets outside of forms. Specs use the language
of "MAY NOT", "SHOULD", "SHOULD NOT", etc for such scenarios.
I do not wish to enforce my interpretation upon anyone. If someone is
more of a minimalist in this case than I am - more power to ya! I don't
mind.
D. It works and has no negative effects that I am aware of.
It has the same negative effects as using tables for layout.
Nope, I can't see that. Tables for layout means that I lose separation
of concerns. I need to change my HTML-code if I want to rearrange stuff.
My two fieldsets are no harder to move around than a div.
If I do not wish to use fieldsets anymore, there are only three or four
small changes to make in my templates for the entire site.
Likewise, tables can produce an effect for screen readers where they
constantly hear "table start", "table row", "table cell", etc. That
would be annoying, distracting and confusing. I can't see that my two
fieldsets would be any such thing, nor have I seen any research that
claims that to be the case. If someone knows of such research that I've
missed, I am more than willing to change my mind.
E. I wanted the effect...
Effects are the realm of CSS and JS, not markup.
Generally true, but for me not worth the trouble in this case. Default
styling of an element (this particular effect I wanted) can be an ally.
Lars Gunther
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