Any moving, blinking, or scrolling information that starts automatically, lasts over 5 seconds, and is part of other content must include a pause, stop, or hide mechanism.
| WCAG 2 criterion | 2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (A) |
|---|---|
| Category | Motion |
WCAG 2 criterion
2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A)
Tools and requirements
- Manual Assessment
Test procedure
If any moving, flashing, or blinking content is encountered which lasts over 5 seconds, mark a failure unless one there is a function available to pause, fully stop, or hide away the moving content.
- This function needs to be explained to the user in text.