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WCAG 2.2.1 · OperableLevel A

2.2.1Timing Adjustable

Any time limit set by the content must be either turn-off-able, adjustable to 10× the default, or warn the user with at least 20s to extend.

Common failures

Patterns that fail this criterion.

  • 01Session timeouts at 5 minutes with no warning, no extend
  • 02Carousel that auto-advances every 3 seconds with no pause
  • 03Quiz with strict per-question time limit, no extension
How to test

Testing approach: manual.

Manual — find any timer; confirm it can be paused, extended, or disabled.

How to fix

Remediation steps.

  1. 1

    Warn before timeout

    20 seconds before a session expires, show a dialog: "Your session will expire in 60 seconds. Stay signed in?"

  2. 2

    Pause control for auto-advance

    Carousels, slideshows: include a clearly visible Pause button.

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