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1.4 Distinguishable

1.4.2 Audio Control - Level A

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Goal

A page that plays music or sounds doesn't disrupt people

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What to do

If you play audio content automatically, let people turn it down or off

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Why it's important

Sound distracts some people, and also interferes with screen readers

  • WCAG Guidelines
 

Last Updated on:
Fri May 30, 2025


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