[Nfb-web] Browser incompatabillity issue

[Peter Donahue]

Good afternoon everyone,

    I have a client whose Web site's appearance attributes show in Internet 
Explorer without any problem but do not show in Firefox. She uses Firefox 
under Windows 7 though I'm not sure which Firefox version she's using. We 
have version 3.0.17on our computers running under Windows XP Home. Like her 
we're seeing the same problems. The site's appearance is all right in 
Internet Explorer but page background, text, and other colors don't show in 
Firefox. Her banners and photos appear in both browsers with no problem.

    I inherited this site from another developer who used lots of  <div> 
tags to create the different page sections. One person suggested that 
Firefox may not be recognizing these tags and the appearance data they 
contain. How can this be fixed?

    On another note since upgrading to Windows 7 this client is unable to 
access her Web sites with Window-Eyes with Firefox adding to the problem. I 
advised her that this is in no way responsible for the browser compatibility 
problems we're seeing and that she should address this concern with GW Micro 
or other Window-Eyes users. We use JAWS Version 11.0 and her site reads okay 
in both browsers.

    If someone can look at this site with both Internet Explorer and Mozilla 
Firefox to help us develop a fix for the browser compatibility we'll 
appreciate that very much. If possible perform these tests under Windows 7 
with Window-Eyes to see what results you get. Your assistance will be very 
much appreciated.

Peter Donahue



 "Will you come and awake our lost land from its slumber
      And her fetters we'll break, links that long are encumbered.
      And the air will resound with hosannas to greet you
      On the shore will be found gallant Irishmen to greet you."
Will You Come to the Bower
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