Web Content Accessibility Guidelines a guide to the accessibility requirements
2 Operable

2.5.1 Pointer Gestures

Conformance level: A
Criterion released in WCAG version: 2.1

Official description of the success criterion

All functionality that uses multipoint or path-based gestures for operation can be operated with a single pointer without a path-based gesture, unless a multipoint or path-based gesture is essential.

What to do?

Ensure functionality triggered by multipoint or path-based gestures can also be operated with a single pointer.

Why is it important?

Supports users who cannot perform complex gestures.

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