2.3.1 Flashes or Below Threshold [A]

Level A

Web pages do not contain anything that flashes more than three times in any one second period, or the flash is below the general flash and red flash thresholds.>

Explanation

A page must not contain content that flashes more than three times a second. This ensures that people with conditions like photosensitive Epilepsy are protected from harmful seizures.

Responsibilities

  • Content
  • Design
  • QA

Requirements

  • Content does not flash more than three times a second.

Common mistakes

  • Content flashes at more than three times a second.

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