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2.5.5 Target Size – Level AAA

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.

Understanding Success Criterion 2.5.5: Target Size

Checklist – System Foundations

Iconography

TestPriority
Is the touch area on the actionable elements at least 44×44?Medium

Checklist – Components

Accordions

TestPriority
Is the touch area on the actionable elements at least 44×44?Medium

Buttons

TestPriority
Is the touch area on the actionable elements at least 44×44?Medium

Cards

TestPriority
Is the touch area on the actionable elements at least 44×44?Medium

Forms

TestPriority
Is the touch area on the actionable elements at least 44×44?Medium

Local Navigation

TestPriority
Is the touch area on the actionable elements at least 44×44?Medium

Menus

TestPriority
Is the touch area on the actionable elements at least 44×44?Medium

Tables

TestPriority
Is the touch area on the actionable elements at least 44×44?Medium

Tabsets

TestPriority
Is the touch area on the actionable elements at least 44×44?Medium

Trees

TestPriority
Is the touch area on the actionable elements at least 44×44?Medium

Checklist – Special Testing Scenarios

Touch Navigation

TestPriority
Is the touch area on the actionable elements at least 44×44?Medium