Re: [Lynx-dev] Lynx & refresh?

[Thomas Dickey]

On Tue, 20 Jul 2010, Fabio F.Gervasi wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I'm trying to understand whether and how lynx can handle the tag "meta
> refresh " ...
> I have a php script that runs through this tag. Is there a way to ensure
> that lynx handle refresh?

It does (unless you've found a bug).  Quoting from the user guide:

   Lynx recognizes and processes Refresh directives in META elements, but
   puts  up  a  labeled  link,  typically in the upper left corner of the
   display,  indicating  the number of seconds intended before a refresh,
   and   the   URL  for  the  refresh,  instead  of  making  the  request
   automatically  after  the  indicated  number  of  seconds. This allows
   people  using  a  braille  interface any amount of time to examine the
   current  document  before  activating  the  link  for the next URL. In
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