====== 8.1.6. Provide a way of activating the audio description ======
A way of activating or deactivating the audio description must be provided with each video.
**Note**\\
The audio description is the equivalent of closed captions for blind or visually impaired people. It provides oral commentary and narration for information that is only conveyed by images.
===== Examples =====
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// The "AD" button (for Audio Description) is used to activate the audio description. //
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