- Success Criterion 2.5.1
- Conformance level A
2.5.1 · Pointer Gestures
Lesson overview · Pointer Gestures
In plain language
Features that use swipes or multi-finger gestures need a simple tap/click alternative.
Who it affects
People with limited hand mobility and users of head-pointers, sticks, or eye-gaze systems.
How to check
Find every gesture (swipe, pinch, two-finger): confirm buttons or another single-tap way to do the same thing.
Common misconception
A swipeable carousel with dots underneath feels complete, but the dots are often just indicators, not clickable controls. The rule needs an actual tap/click alternative to the swipe gesture.
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Scenarios in this lesson
- Feature Requiring a Swipe Gesture With No Tap Alternative
- Swipe-Only Carousel With No Next or Previous Button
- Map or Image Zoomable Only by Pinch Gesture
- Two-Finger Gesture Required With No Single-Pointer Option
- Pull-to-Refresh as the Only Way to Refresh Content
- Swipe-to-Delete Action With No Tap-Based Alternative
- Slider Operable Only by Dragging, Not by Tapping or Typing
- Gesture-Based Unlock Pattern Where a Simpler Input Would Work
- Custom Scroll Area Operable Only by a Flick Gesture