Success criterion 1.4.2
Audio Control
If any audio on a Web page plays automatically for more than 3 seconds, either a mechanism is available to pause or stop the audio, or a mechanism is available to control the audio volume independently from the overall system volume level.
- Level A
- Principle 1: Perceivable
- Guideline 1.4: Distinguishable
In a user’s words
“Yikes! The video started blasting! I nearly dropped my coffee!”
What each role can do
- Product manager
- Avoid autoplaying audio or provide clear controls to stop or adjust the volume.
- Designer
- Design visible and easy-to-use audio controls on the media player.
- Developer
- Implement audio controls that can be easily accessed and used.
- Tester
- Test to make sure audio controls are functional and accessible on different devices.
Once it is fixed
“Thanks for giving me control of the sound. My coffee thanks you too!”
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The quotes are written to illustrate the criterion. They are not testimonials from real people. For the official wording, find 1.4.2 in the W3C quick reference for WCAG 2.2 (opens in a new tab).
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