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WCAG · Level A

WCAG 2.2.2 – Pause, Stop, Hide

Users can pause, stop, or hide moving, blinking, or auto-updating content.

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At a glance

Impact level Medium
Topics
Auto-updating content Carousels Animations
Who this affects
Users with cognitive disabilities Screen reader users Users with motion sensitivity

Why this matters

Constant motion can distract or make content unusable for some users.

Implementation Guide