8.2 Time limits can be adjusted

Exploring and interacting with our pages can be very time consuming for those users who can not use the mouse. In order for these users to have the necessary time we should avoid time limits. When we do implement time limits we need to give these users the opportunity to adjust them as needed.

WCAG 2.2.1: Timing Adjustable Opens in a new window

Details

• Time limits can either be turned off, adjusted beforehand, or extended.
• If the time limit is essential to the activity it is exempt from this standard.

Tools & Resources

• Definition of "essential" Opens in a new window