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[mediaqueries-5] Clarify intent of prefers-reduced-motion
See w3c#5594
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The 'prefers-reduced-motion' media feature is used to detect if the user
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has requested the system minimize the amount of animation or motion it
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uses.
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has requested the system minimize the amount of non-essential motion
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it uses.
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<dl dfn-type=value dfn-for="@media/prefers-reduced-motion">
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<dt><dfn>no-preference</dfn>
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<dt><dfn>reduce</dfn>
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<dd>
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Indicates that user has notified the system that they
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prefer an interface that minimizes the amount of movement
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or animation, preferably to the point where all non-essential
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movement is removed.
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Indicates that user has notified the system
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that they prefer an interface that
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removes or replaces the types of motion-based animation
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that either trigger discomfort for those with vestibular motion sensitivity,
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or distraction for those with attention deficits.
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<h3 id="prefers-reduced-transparency">

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