Guide to Guideline 1.2 Level 3 Success Criterion 2

Key terms and important concepts

extended audio descriptions

In cases where a longer audio description is necessary but there is not a sufficient pause in the audio to accommodate it, the audio and video are paused while the audio and description plays. When the description has finished playing, the video and dialog resume playback. Extended and "regular" descriptions may be mixed in a single multimedia presentation.

multimedia

For the purposes of these guidelines, multimedia refers to combined audio and video presentations. It also includes audio-only and video-only presentations that include interaction.

Intent of this success criterion

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Techniques for addressing 1.2 L3 SC2

The following combinations of techniques are deemed to be sufficient by the WCAG Working Group for meeting success criterion 1.2 L3 SC2.

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Technology-Specific Techniques for 1.2 L3 SC2

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Common Failures Identified by the Working Group

The following are common mistakes which are considered failures of this success criterion by the working group.

Optional Techniques (Advisory) for 1.2 L3 SC2

Although not required for conformance, the following additional techniques should be considered in order to make content more accessible. Not all techniques can be used or would be effective in all situations.

Guide to Guideline 1.2 Level 3 Success Criterion 2

Key terms and important concepts

Intent of this success criterion

Techniques for addressing 1.2 L3 SC2

Technology-Specific Techniques for 1.2 L3 SC2

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Common Failures Identified by the Working Group

Optional Techniques (Advisory) for 1.2 L3 SC2

Additional Technology-Independent Techniques (Advisory)

Additional HTML Techniques (Advisory)

Benefits: How 1.2 L3 SC2 helps people with disabilities

Examples of 1.2 L3 SC2

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