Level APerceivable
WCAG 1.4.2: Audio Control
1.4 Distinguishable
What Does This Criterion Require?
A mechanism is available to pause or stop automatically playing audio.
Technical Details
| WCAG Level | A |
|---|---|
| WCAG Version | 2.1, 2.2 |
| POUR Principle | Perceivable |
| Guideline | 1.4 Distinguishable |
| A11yied Testing | Manual Testing Required |
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Official WCAG Reference
View the official WCAG specification for 1.4.2 Audio Control on the W3C website for complete technical details and implementation guidance.
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