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Technique G198:Providing a way for the user to turn the time limit off

About this Technique

This technique relates to 2.2.1 Timing Adjustable (Sufficient).

This technique applies to all technologies.

Description

The objective of this technique is to provide a mechanism for people who cannot complete tasks within a specified time limit to turn off the time limit.

It is essential that the mechanism for turning off the time limit can be completed without a time limit itself and before the time limit for the page expires. To do this - the mechanism should be available at or near the top of the page so that it can be found and activated quickly by people with a wide range of disabilities.

Examples

  • A page has a listing of news headlines that automatically update every minute. At the top of the page is a link that turns off the updating.

Tests

Procedure

  1. Check that there is a mechanism to turn off any time limits near the top of the page.
  2. Verify that the time limit for the page is long enough that a user can easily navigate to the mechanism even if they are 10 times slower than most users.

Expected Results

  • Checks #1 and #2 are true.
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