Marcelo Paiva

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Success criterion 2.2.4

Interruptions

Interruptions can be postponed or suppressed by the user, except interruptions involving an emergency.

  • Level AAA
  • Principle 2: Operable
  • Guideline 2.2: Enough Time

In a user’s words

“If I wanted constant interruptions, I'd go back to working in an open office!”

Who this helps: Attention-Deficit Disorder

What each role can do

Product manager
Minimize or give control over any interruptions like pop-ups, updates, or alerts.
Designer
Design a UI that lets users control or postpone interruptions.
Developer
Provide settings for users to customize the frequency and type of interruptions.
Tester
Test the ability to postpone or turn off interruptions and make sure emergency alerts are an exception.

Once it is fixed

“Ah, peace at last! Now I can work—or procrastinate—in tranquility!”

The quotes are written to illustrate the criterion. They are not testimonials from real people. For the official wording, find 2.2.4 in the W3C quick reference for WCAG 2.2 (opens in a new tab).

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