Inadequate Time for Response
Archived Issue
Current Iteration of Issue
Current Iteration as Reference
Short Description
An element with important information does not give user adequate time to respond before disappearing
Long Description
- Sometimes a user with or without assistive technology is not able to change their focus fast enough to read new information before it times out.
- Several factors will impact how quickly someone can read a message, so it is important to avoid making assumptions about how much time someone will need to read.
- If the user has the control to dismiss a message, it provides the most flexibility for what the user needs.
Automatically changing the focus to the new information can help some people notice it more promptly.
Example of Issue
No example currently available
Recommendations
- If possible, allow the user to dismiss the message when they are done reading it.
- If the message must time out independent of a user's actions, provide ample time for a user to find and read the message.
- When possible, redirect focus to critical messages.
Related Issues
WCAG Reference
Accessibility/Usability
Accessibility
Usability
Impacted Assistive Technology
Screen Reader
Screen Magnifier
Impacted Type of Device
Computer
Mobile