Success criterion 1.2.8
Media Alternative (Pre-recorded)
A full text alternative for all Pre-recorded video content in synchronized media is provided for those who cannot see and/or hear the content.
- Level AAA
- Principle 1: Perceivable
- Guideline 1.2: Time-based Media
In a user’s words
“Don't just show me the action, tell me the story. A text alternative lets me follow along my way!”
What each role can do
- Product manager
- Ensure comprehensive text alternatives are available for all video content, offering equivalent information for those who need it.
- Designer
- Create an easily navigable text alternative that is synchronized with the video content.
- Developer
- Implement a mechanism to link to or display the text alternative within the video player interface.
- Tester
- Test the text alternative for accuracy and ensure it provides an equivalent experience to the audio-visual content.
Once it is fixed
“Reading the action as a text alternative makes me feel included in every scene. It's like having my own personal screenplay!”
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The quotes are written to illustrate the criterion. They are not testimonials from real people. For the official wording, find 1.2.8 in the W3C quick reference for WCAG 2.2 (opens in a new tab).
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