Success criterion 1.2.2
Captions (Pre-recorded)
Captions are provided for all Pre-recorded audio content in synchronized media.
- Level A
- Principle 1: Perceivable
- Guideline 1.2: Time-based Media
In a user’s words
“Finally, a cooking video where I can read the recipe, not just watch it!”
What each role can do
- Product manager
- Ensure all video content is accompanied by synchronized captions.
- Designer
- Include a conspicuous "CC" button to toggle captions on/off.
- Developer
- Implement a closed-captioning feature that syncs accurately with the video.
- Tester
- Verify that captions are accurate, well-timed, and easily toggled on/off.
Once it is fixed
“Now I know it's a dash of salt, not a whole salt mine. Thanks for making cooking a joy!”
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The quotes are written to illustrate the criterion. They are not testimonials from real people. For the official wording, find 1.2.2 in the W3C quick reference for WCAG 2.2 (opens in a new tab).
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