<video> elements must have captions
What is the problem?
The "video-caption" rule ensures that video elements have captions.
Impacted Groups
Why is this important?
People who are deaf or hard of hearing rely on captions to understand the audio content of videos. Without captions, they may miss important information or be unable to follow the video's narrative.
How to solve this issue
To fix this issue, add captions to video elements using the appropriate HTML5 <track> element and WebVTT format. This ensures that all users, including those who are deaf or hard of hearing, can access and understand the video content.
Rule Information
Rule ID
video-caption
Severity
Manual Review Required
Rule Group
WCAG 2.0 Level A & AA Rules
Guidelines
- WCAG 2.1 (A)
- WCAG 2.0 (A)
- WCAG 2.2 (A)
- Section 508
- Trusted Tester
- EN 301 549
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