This was was cloned from bug 16797 as part of operation convergence.
Originally filed: 2012-04-19 08:36:00 +0000
Original reporter: steve faulkner <faulkner.steve@gmail.com>

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 #0   steve faulkner                                  2012-04-19 08:36:59 +0000 
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unclear whether role=presenation can be applied to any element or only elements in the second table of the wai-aria section of the spec

the spec states:
'In addition, any element may be given the presentation role, regardless of the restrictions below.'

but but does not say same for table above or for elements not s listed.
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 #1   Leif Halvard Silli                              2012-04-19 19:32:16 +0000 
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(In reply to comment #0)

> the spec states:
> 'In addition, any element may be given the presentation role, regardless of the
> restrictions below.'
> 
> but but does not say same for table above or for elements not s listed.

I think the quote is clear: It is allowed. However the context - that it is said in front of the second table only, is confusing.

Btw, beneath the second table, the spec repeats that presentation is allowed, also on 'strong naitve semantic' elements. Quote:

'The entry "no role", when used as a strong native semantic, means that no role other than presentation can be used.'

I agree, though, that the spec could make it clearer.
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