2.5.5: Target Size (Enhanced) [AAA]
Description
The size of the target for pointer inputs is at least 44 by 44 CSS pixels except when:
- Equivalent
- The target is available through an equivalent link or control on the same page that is at least 44 by 44 CSS pixels;
- Inline
- The target is in a sentence or block of text;
- User Agent Control
- The size of the target is determined by the user agent and is not modified by the author;
- Essential
- A particular presentation of the target is essential to the information being conveyed.
Sufficient Techniques
Sufficient Techniques for Success Criterion 2.5.5
Note: Other techniques may also be sufficient if they meet the success criterion. See Understanding Techniques.
- Ensuring that targets are at least 44 by 44 CSS pixels.
- Ensuring inline links provide sufficiently large activation target.
Advisory Techniques
Advisory Techniques for Success Criterion 2.5.5
- none documented
Failures
Failures for Success Criterion 2.5.5
- Failure of success criterion 2.5.5 due to target being less than 44 by 44 CSS pixels.