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Best Practice 2.10 – Provide sufficient time for users to read the content and operate a function (Baseline level)

Ideally ensure all functions in a mobile application are not time dependent. If they are, ensure persons with disabilities can either adjust or stop the time limit so that they can have enough time to complete their task.

Before Rectification
A sample mobile application page with a pop-up message which warns the user that there are only two minutes remaining.

A sample mobile application page with a pop-up message which warns the user that there are only two minutes remaining.

This example only warns the user that time is about to expire.

After Rectification
A sample mobile application page with a pop-up message which warns the user that there are only two minutes remaining and provides an option for user to extend the time limit.

A sample mobile application page with a pop-up message which warns the user that there are only two minutes remaining and provides an option for user to extend the time limit.

A better approach is to allow the user to extend the time limit.

W3C WCAG Reference: 2.2.1 Timing Adjustable

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