# WCAG 2.2 – 2.2.1 Timing Adjustable

- Level: A
- Principle: 2 Operable
- Guideline: 2.2 Enough Time
- Introduced in: WCAG 2.0

## What the rule requires

Time limits can be turned off, adjusted or extended. Some people need much longer to read and type.

## How to get it right

Warn before a session expires and offer “More time” – with at least 20 seconds to respond.

## Who benefits

- People with cognitive disabilities
- People with motor disabilities
- Blind people

## Sources

- [This rule on wcag.dehl.net](https://wcag.dehl.net/en/wcag/2-2-1/)
- [Official W3C explanation](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/Understanding/timing-adjustable)
- [Techniques (WCAG Quick Reference)](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/quickref/#timing-adjustable)

_Plain-language explanation. Only the original W3C text is normative._