When there is audiovisual content (video) you can work out what is going on from the audio or an audio description is provided

Design Notes

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Developer Notes

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Testing Notes

When there is multimedia you can work out what is going on from the audio or include audio description or a transcript

For prerecorded audio-only and prerecorded video-only media, the following are true, except when the audio or video is a media alternative for text and is clearly labeled as such:

• Prerecorded Video-only: Either an alternative for time-based media or an audio track is provided that presents equivalent information for prerecorded video-only content
• An alternative for time-based media or audio description of the prerecorded video content is provided for synchronized media, except when the media is a media alternative for text and is clearly labeled as such
• Audio description is provided for all prerecorded video content in synchronized media

Impact range: High

Test type: Manual

WCAG Reference: Understanding Success Criterion 1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded)