1.2.2: Captions (Prerecorded) [A]
Description
Captions are provided for all prerecorded audio content in synchronized media, except when the media is a media alternative for text and is clearly labeled as such.
Sufficient Techniques
Sufficient Techniques for Success Criterion 1.2.2
Note: Other techniques may also be sufficient if they meet the success criterion. See Understanding Techniques.
- G93: Providing open (always visible) captions
- G87: Providing closed captions using any readily available media format that has a video player that supports closed captioning
- G87: Providing closed captions using any of the technology-specific techniques below
Advisory Techniques
Advisory Techniques for Success Criterion 1.2.3
Failures
Failures for Success Criterion 1.2.2
- F8: Failure of Success Criterion 1.2.2 due to captions omitting some dialogue or important sound effects
- F75: Failure of Success Criterion 1.2.2 by providing synchronized media without captions when the synchronized media presents more information than is presented on the page
- F74: Failure of Success Criterion 1.2.2 and 1.2.8 due to not labeling a synchronized media alternative to text as an alternative