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1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded)

  • Level: A
  • Guideline: 1.2 Time-based Media
  • Principle: 1 Perceivable

What it is

For prerecorded audio-only and prerecorded video-only media, the following are true, except when the audio or video is a media alternative for text and is clearly labeled as such:

  • Prerecorded Audio-only: An alternative for time-based media is provided that presents equivalent information for prerecorded audio-only content.
  • Prerecorded Video-only: Either an alternative for time-based media or an audio track is provided that presents equivalent information for prerecorded video-only content.

How to test

  • Check: An alternative for time-based media is provided that presents equivalent information for prerecorded audio-only content.
  • Check: Either an alternative for time-based media or an audio track is provided that presents equivalent information for prerecorded video-only content.
  • Use the sufficient techniques below as acceptable methods when applicable.
  • Confirm none of the common failures apply.

Sufficient techniques (W3C)

  • G158: Providing an alternative for time-based media for audio-only content
  • G159: Providing an alternative for time-based media for video-only content
  • G166: Providing audio that describes the important video content and describing it as such

Advisory techniques (W3C)

  • H96: Using the track element to provide audio descriptions

Common failures (W3C)

  • F30: Failure of Success Criterion 1.1.1 and 1.2.1 due to using text alternatives that are not alternatives (e.g., filenames or placeholder text)
  • F67: Failure of Success Criterion 1.1.1 and 1.2.1 due to providing long descriptions for non-text content that does not serve the same purpose or does not present the same information

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