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WCAGA

2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide — For moving, blinking, scrolling, or auto-updating information, all of the following are true:

WCAG references
  • 2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (A)

Official methodology to test criterion 2.2.2

Test 1 (2.2.2)

  1. ulist:
    • Moving, blinking, scrolling:For any moving, blinking or scrolling information that (1) starts automatically, (2) lasts more than five seconds, and (3) is presented in parallel with other content, there is a mechanism for the user to pause, stop, or hide it unless the movement, blinking, or scrolling is part of an activity where it is essential; and
    • Auto-updating:For any auto-updating information that (1) starts automatically and (2) is presented in parallel with other content, there is a mechanism for the user to pause, stop, or hide it or to control the frequency of the update unless the auto-updating is part of an activity where it is essential.