Success criterion 2.2.2
Pause, Stop, Hide
Users can pause, stop, or hide moving, blinking, scrolling, or auto-updating information.
- Level A
- Principle 2: Operable
- Guideline 2.2: Enough Time
In a user’s words
“I don't need dancing pop-ups and blinking ads. My life's already a circus!”
What each role can do
- Product manager
- Evaluate the necessity of moving or auto-updating elements and prioritize user control.
- Designer
- Include clear and accessible controls for pausing, stopping, or hiding moving content.
- Developer
- Implement straightforward controls for stopping animations and auto-updating elements.
- Tester
- Ensure that all moving or auto-updating elements can be controlled by the user.
Once it is fixed
“Now that you've tamed the circus, I can focus on what matters. You're my ringmaster!”
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The quotes are written to illustrate the criterion. They are not testimonials from real people. For the official wording, find 2.2.2 in the W3C quick reference for WCAG 2.2 (opens in a new tab).
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