A design choice, respecting a person's device setting, that removes or softens animations and moving effects for users who feel dizzy, nauseous, or distracted by on-screen movement.
Synonyms
- prefers-reduced-motion
- reduced-motion mode
Related terms
- animation
- microinteraction
- parallax scrolling
In plain words
- turning off animations for people who get motion sick
- a calmer version with less movement
Usage example
When a visitor turns on reduced motion, the site swaps its sliding transitions for simple fades.
Categories
- Accessibility