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Web Accessibility Reviews

Any time limit may be disabled, extended (with a 20 second warning), or adjusted; unless it is part of a current real-life event, it is essential, or has a time limit of 20 hours or more.

WGAC 2 criterion 2.2.1 Timing Adjustable (A)
Category Motion
ACT Rules

WCAG 2 criterion

2.2.1 Timing Adjustable (Level A)

Tools and requirements

  • Manual Assessment

Test procedure

If any functionality on the site is time sensitive (you only have so long to complete it before you are kicked out or miss out on the ability to proceed), mark a failure unless one of the following conditions are met.

  • The time-sensitive content is part of a current live event (such as an auction).
  • The time-sensitive content allows you to extend or disable the timer.
  • The time-sensitive content has a time limit at or above 20 hours.
  • The time-sensitive content is absolutely essential (such as a time limit on an exam).

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