Enable readers to pause animated GIFs, jingles, and audio or visual animations.

Objectives

• Allow the user to control animations while viewing the content.
• Enable step-by-step review of sequential animations or audio content.
• Make content accessible to individuals with disabilities.

Implementation

• For visual animations lasting longer than 5 seconds or sounds lasting longer than 3 seconds, always add control buttons like those found on a video player: play, pause, and volume adjustment. Do not use animated graphics that are not controlled or partially controlled by the user (animated GIF images in particular).
• In OPF metrics, indicate these metrics : noFlashingHazard noMotionSimulationHazardnoSoundHazard.

Control

• On each page containing a visual animation or sound: Verify the ability to stop the animation, sound, or flashing effect (pause, restart, and volume control where applicable).