Reduced motion
Also called: prefers-reduced-motion
The OS setting, and the prefers-reduced-motion media query, that ask apps to minimize animation.
Definition
Animations and auto-playing content can cause discomfort. Apps should respect the setting by simplifying or stopping motion. Testers turn it on and check carousels, transitions and parallax.
In practice
With Reduce Motion on, the home carousel starts paused and slides change without a sliding animation.
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