What this criterion requires
Timing is not an essential part of any activity, except for non-interactive synchronized media and real-time events.
Who it helps
Anyone who needs unlimited time.
Example: fails vs passes
A timed quiz where the clock cannot be turned off, at AAA.
The same quiz with timing removed or made purely informational.
AAA: timing is not essential to any activity except real-time events.
How to meet and fix it
- Design flows with no time limits at all
Common failures auditors find
- Timed quizzes or checkouts in an experience claiming AAA
Automated scanning catches a share of these instantly - run a free check - and a manual audit covers the judgement calls a tool cannot make.
Sources
- W3C, Understanding 2.2.3: No Timing - w3.org/WAI
- W3C, How to Meet 2.2.3 (quick reference) - w3.org/WAI/quickref
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