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1.2.1

Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded)

Level AManual Testing Only

WCAG Requirement

For prerecorded audio-only, provide a text transcript. For prerecorded video-only, provide a text or audio alternative.

Experience Builder Notes

Rarely applies to EB apps unless embedded media widgets are used.

Sufficient Techniques

  • ✓Provide transcripts for audio content
  • ✓Provide descriptions for video-only content

Common Failures in EB Apps

  • ✗Embedded videos without transcripts

Full specification: WCAG 2.1 — 1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded)

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