WCAG 2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A)

This page demonstrates how to provide controls for moving, blinking, scrolling, or auto-updating content.

Goal: Fewer users are distracted by content that updates or moves
What to do: Let users control content changes that occur in parallel with other content
Why it's important: Some people with cognitive disabilities and attention deficits are distracted by continuous movement.

Auto-Advancing Carousel

News Ticker

Status: Running

Breaking News: Important updates about web accessibility • WCAG 2.2 released with new success criteria • More organizations embracing inclusive design • New tools for accessibility testing available

Auto-Updating Content

Progress: 0%

Animated Content

Auto-updating Notifications

Enable Auto-notifications

Notifications will appear every 10 seconds when enabled

Best Practices Summary

Provide clear controls to pause, stop, or hide moving content
Ensure controls are keyboard accessible
Make control states visible and clear
Preserve user preferences for motion control
Provide alternative ways to access content that is hidden