Video Pause Control
Critical - WCAG Level A
The issue at hand is that videos longer than 5 seconds must provide users with the ability to pause playback. Without pause controls, users, especially those with cognitive disabilities or attention-related conditions, may struggle to process the content effectively. This lack of control can lead to frustration and hinder their ability to engage with the material, making it essential to implement pause functionality.
To fix this issue:
Developers should ensure that all video elements longer than 5 seconds include appropriate controls. This can be achieved by utilizing the HTML <video> element with the controls attribute. Here’s a step-by-step guide to implement this:
Identify Video Elements: Review your HTML to locate all
<video>elements that are longer than 5 seconds.Add Controls Attribute: For each identified video element, add the
controlsattribute. This will automatically provide play, pause, and volume controls to users.Test Functionality: After adding the controls, test the video playback to ensure that the pause functionality works as expected.
Best Practices:
Always provide a clear indication of video controls to ensure users can easily find and use them.
Consider providing additional features such as captions or transcripts to further enhance accessibility.
Common Mistakes:
Omitting the
controlsattribute altogether.Using custom video players that do not adhere to accessibility standards without providing equivalent functionality.
Not testing the video playback controls across different devices and browsers to ensure consistent behavior.