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2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (A)

Summary of Pause, Stop, Hide Success Criteria

Applies if...

Moving, blinking, or scrolling and...

• starts automatically
• last longer than 5 seconds
• presented with other content
• is not essential to the activity

or Auto-updating and...

• starts automatically
• presented with other content
• is not essential to the activity

Key Terms in Pause, Stop, Hide

blinking

Switching back and forth between two visual states to draw attention