3.1 Success Criterion 1.3.4 – Orientation
Unless a specific display orientation is essential, the content should be able to be viewed or operated in either portrait or landscape orientations.
Before Rectification
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Users are unable to change the orientation of the video clip as the video player restricts its display orientation to landscape. |
After Rectification
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Persons with physical disabilities may mount the device on a wheelchair in a fixed orientation. By not restricting the display orientation, users can view the content in the orientation that suits them best. |
WCAG 2 Reference:
http://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG21/Understanding/orientation.html