WCAG 2.2 · Perceivable · Level A
1.4.2 — Audio Control
If audio plays automatically for more than 3 seconds, users must be able to pause or stop it.
Level APerceivable
What it means
If audio plays automatically for more than 3 seconds, users must be able to pause or stop it.
How to meet it
Avoid autoplay, or provide an obvious pause/stop/volume control.
How AccessScan checks this
This criterion needs a rendered page or human judgement (for example colour contrast, focus visibility, or media review), so it’s part of manual testing and our upcoming deep scan rather than the free static scan.
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