Success Criterion 2.5.7
Conformance level AA

2.5.7 · Dragging Movements

Lesson overview · Dragging Movements

In plain language

Anything operated by dragging needs a click/tap alternative.

Who it affects

People with limited dexterity and switch, eye-gaze, or voice users who cannot drag.

How to check

Find every drag interaction (reorder, upload, slider, map): confirm you can do it with simple clicks or a menu instead.

Common misconception

A drag-and-drop file uploader or reorderable list feels modern, but without a button-based alternative it locks out anyone who can't perform a precise drag gesture.

Learn more

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Scenarios in this lesson

Feature Operable Only by Dragging, With No Alternative
Kanban Board Reorderable Only by Drag and Drop
File Upload Available Only Through Drag and Drop
Range Slider Adjustable Only by Dragging Its Handle
Map That Can Only Be Panned by Dragging
Dashboard Widgets Reorderable Only by Dragging
Color Picker That Requires Dragging in a Gradient Field
Split-Pane Layout Resizable Only by Dragging the Divider
Diagram Editor Where Nodes Connect Only by Dragging