2.5.1 Pointer Gestures [AA]

Level A

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.>

Explanation

On touch-screen devices where you need more than one finger or need to follow a path type gesture to carry out a custom action, functionality can still be operated using a single finger. This means that people with dexterity problems or physical disabilities that prevent the use of multiple fingers can trigger all actions.

Responsibilities

  • Design
  • Development
  • QA

Requirements

  • Tasks with custom gestures can be completed using only one finger.

Common mistakes

  • A task has a custom gesture that requires multiple fingers to be completed.

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