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WCAG 2.0, 2.1, 2.2 Level A
WCAG 2.0, 2.1, 2.2 Level A

1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Pre-recorded)

Any audio-only content should also be conveyed in text. Any video content with no audio track should also be described in text, but could also be described with audio.

Sensory, Wording
Auditory/Hearing
Content
WCAG 2.0, 2.1, 2.2 Level A

1.2.2 Captions (Pre-recorded)

The audio in videos should be captioned.

Sensory, Wording
Auditory/Hearing
Content
WCAG 2.0, 2.1, 2.2 Level A

1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Pre-recorded)

Actions, descriptions, and other important non-audio content in videos should be described in captions, a separate audio track, or a text-based alternative like a screenplay.

Sensory, Wording
Visual
Content
WCAG 2.0, 2.1, 2.2 Level AA

1.2.4 Captions (Live)

Live videos that include audio should be captioned.

Sensory, Wording
Auditory/Hearing
Content