WCAG 2.2.2
Level A
Operable
2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide
Moving, blinking, scrolling or auto-updating content can be paused, stopped, or hidden.
What 2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide means
Carousels and animations do not distract or disorient users.
How to test
Check auto-moving content has an accessible pause/stop control.
How to meet it
Add pause/stop controls to carousels and animations; respect prefers-reduced-motion.
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Official reference: Understanding 2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (W3C)
More Operable criteria
2.1.1 Keyboard
2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap
2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts
2.2.1 Timing Adjustable
2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold
2.4.1 Bypass Blocks
2.4.2 Page Titled
2.4.3 Focus Order
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context)
2.4.5 Multiple Ways
2.4.6 Headings and Labels
2.4.7 Focus Visible
2.4.11 Focus Not Obscured (Minimum)
2.5.1 Pointer Gestures
2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation
2.5.3 Label in Name
2.5.4 Motion Actuation
2.5.7 Dragging Movements
2.5.8 Target Size (Minimum)