| Rule ID |
Video 2 |
| Conformance |
Required |
| Definition |
Captions are provided for all prerecorded audio content in synchronized media, except when the media is a media alternative for text and is clearly labeled as such. |
| Purpose |
- People who are deaf or have a hearing loss can access the auditory information in the synchronized media content through captions.
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| Conformance |
Required |
| WCAG Success Criteria |
Success Criterion 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded)
Other Related Success Criterion:
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| Rule Category |
Audio/Video |
| Rule Scope |
Element |
| Techniques |
- For the
video element use the track element to add a caption track to the video content.
- Use WebVTT to encode the timed stamped captioning information for the audio content.
- Use open captions to include the captions as part of the video.
- If closed captions are not supported, use open captioning to include captions as part of the video.
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