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hiding content via JS without a "flash"

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Jan 08.2008

i have nested radio buttons. the top most button “opens” (display:block) the nested list which is hidden (display:none) via javascript onload(). The problem is the page loads with the nested list displayed for a split second before it hides it. I would just use inline/linked css to hide the element, but i want it to be accessible to screen readers. is there a solution to stop the quick flash of the nested list on page load?

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@gil_davisJan 09.2008 — The only solution is the one you mention. Either live with the "flash" or send the screen-reader to an alternate page without your nested radio button stuff.
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@FlukeyJan 09.2008 — Check if javascript is disabled, if it is then display different content.
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@TJ111Jan 09.2008 — I'm not sure how screen readers handle it, but you could just set the style to display:none or visibility:hidden. If that effects screen readers, maybe you can try just setting the height to 1px initially. It will minimize the "flash" at least.
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