WCAG 2.0 · Level A · Perceivable
WCAG 1.2.2 — Captions (Prerecorded)
Prerecorded video with audio needs synchronized captions of speech and important sounds.
WCAG 1.2.2 at a glance
Level A · Principle: Perceivable · Added in WCAG 2.0. Level A is the minimum — failing it blocks some users entirely.
What it means
Prerecorded video with audio needs synchronized captions of speech and important sounds.
Who it helps
Deaf and hard-of-hearing users, and anyone in sound-off environments.
Common failures
- Videos with no captions
- Auto-captions left uncorrected (errors, no speaker labels)
How to meet WCAG 1.2.2
- Add accurate, synchronized captions
- Include speaker identification and meaningful non-speech sounds
How to test it
Manual — watch with captions on and verify accuracy and sync.