- Success Criterion 2.5.2
- Conformance level A
Press-to-Trigger Control Where Release Confirmation Was Possible
2.5.2 — Pointer Cancellation
Scenario
Setting
An online marketplace's seller dashboard
What’s wrong
Game-style controls in general UI triggering on press where up-event completion was feasible and function isn't down-essential (keyboard emulation exception misapplied).
Example
On an online marketplace's seller dashboard: game-style controls in general UI triggering on press where up-event completion was feasible and function isn't down-essential (keyboard emulation exception misapplied).
Why it matters
People with tremor or imprecise pointing who need to cancel a down-press. On an online marketplace's seller dashboard, that means they get stuck and can't reach the control.
How to test
Check any control that mimics game-style press-to-trigger behavior in ordinary UI: if the up-event completion was feasible but wasn't used, it fails.
How to fix
The action must complete on release (up-event) so the user can slide off to abort, or an abort/undo must be available.
Outcome
With the fix in place on an online marketplace's seller dashboard, they keep track of where they are on the page, specifically for the “Press-to-Trigger Control Where Release Confirmation Was Possible” issue on an online marketplace's seller dashboard.
Who is affected
People with tremor or imprecise pointing who need to cancel a down-press.
Learn more
- Understanding Understanding document (opens in a new tab)
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