What WCAG 2.2.1 Requires
If a page has a time limit, visitors must be able to turn it off, adjust it to at least ten times the default, or get a warning with the chance to extend it, unless the time limit is essential (like an auction).
Can AccessBell Test This Automatically?
Yes. AccessBell's scanner runs axe-core, which includes 1 rule that catch code-level failures of this criterion:
meta-refresh— Ensure <meta http-equiv="refresh"> is not used for delayed refresh (details (opens in a new tab))
This criterion is included in: WCAG 2.2 AA Checker, WCAG 2.1 AA Checker, ADA Compliance Checker, Section 508 Checker, EN 301 549 Checker.
How to Test It by Hand
Find any session timeout, quiz timer or auto-advancing carousel and check for a way to extend or disable the time limit.
Common Failures
- A session expires with no warning and no way to extend it before losing unsaved work.
- A timed quiz has no option to request more time.
Related Criteria in Enough Time
WCAG 2.2.1 Questions
What does WCAG 2.2.1 require?
If a page has a time limit, visitors must be able to turn it off, adjust it to at least ten times the default, or get a warning with the chance to extend it, unless the time limit is essential (like an auction).
Can AccessBell test WCAG 2.2.1 automatically?
Yes. AccessBell runs 1 automated rule that can catch failures of this criterion, including in our WCAG 2.2 AA Checker, WCAG 2.1 AA Checker, ADA Compliance Checker, Section 508 Checker, EN 301 549 Checker.
What level is WCAG 2.2.1?
Level A, added in WCAG 2.0.
Sources
- W3C: Understanding 2.2.1 Timing Adjustable (opens in a new tab)
- W3C: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 (opens in a new tab)
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