Blinking content
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- WCAG
- 2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A)
- Severity
- Serious: completable, but painful
- Typical effort
- Quick win, under 1 hour
- Category
- Media
Who this affects
Users with attention or vestibular conditions, and photosensitive users.
Why it matters
Blinking content can be distracting to the point of making a page unusable, and in some cases can trigger seizures.
How to fix it
Remove <blink>/<marquee> and any animation that flashes more than three times per second.
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