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# 3.1.4 Abbreviations
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- Level: AAA
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- Guideline: 3.1 Readable
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- Principle: 3 Understandable
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## What it is
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A mechanism for identifying the expanded form or meaning of abbreviations is available.
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## How to test
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- Check: A mechanism for identifying the expanded form or meaning of abbreviations is available.
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- Use the sufficient techniques below as acceptable methods when applicable.
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## Sufficient techniques (W3C)
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- G102: Providing the expansion or explanation of an abbreviation
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- G97: Providing the first use of an abbreviation immediately before or after the expanded form
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- G55: Linking to definitions
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- PDF8: Providing definitions for abbreviations via an E entry for a structure element
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- G62: Providing a glossary
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- G70: Providing a function to search an online dictionary
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## Advisory techniques (W3C)
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- H28: Providing definitions for abbreviations by using the abbr element
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## Resources
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- WCAG 2.2 SC: https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG22/#abbreviations
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- Understanding: https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/Understanding/abbreviations.html
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- Quick reference: https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/quickref/?versions=2.2#abbreviations
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