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8.3.1. Provide a method for stopping each animated content
You should provide a way of pausing and restarting each animated content (content that scrolls, blinks, moves, or is automatically updated, etc.).
Note
You do not need to provide a progress bar or pause/play button for animations that last less than 5 seconds.
You do not need to provide a progress bar or pause/play button for animations that last less than 5 seconds.
Tip
If a page display many animated contents, a good practice is to provide a way of pausing and restarting all movements, at the top of the page.
If a page display many animated contents, a good practice is to provide a way of pausing and restarting all movements, at the top of the page.
Examples
This slideshow has a system for pausing the movement.
This animated advertisement has a system for pausing the movement.
Related recommendations
- Previous recommendation: 8.2.3. Provide a way of controlling the progress and volume of each audio content
- Next recommendation: 8.3.2. Provide a way of stopping sounds that are triggered automatically