Component Library
Animation
Issue Description
Moving, blinking, scrolling, or auto-updating information creates accessibility barriers.
Recommendation
For any moving, blinking or scrolling information that:
- Starts automatically
- Lasts more than five seconds
- Is presented in parallel with other content
Provide a mechanism for the user to pause, stop, or hide it unless the movement, blinking, or scrolling is part of an activity where it is essential;
Auto-updating:
For any auto-updating information that:
- starts automatically
- is presented in parallel with other content
Provide a mechanism for the user to pause, stop, or hide it or to control the frequency of the update unless the auto-updating is part of an activity where it is essential.