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Success criterion 1.4.2 Audio Control

Level Level A, WCAG principle: Perceivable

Assigned to the following themes: SENSORY

If audio plays automatically for more than 3 seconds, it must be possible to:

  • pause the audio,
  • stop the audio, or
  • adjust the volume,

without using system-wide controls.

Learn more about the success criterion 1.4.2 Audio Control on the W3C website.

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