Operable
2.5.1 Pointer Gestures
Anything that needs a multi-finger or path-based gesture, such as a pinch or swipe, must also work with a single tap or click.
Who it helps
People with limited dexterity and people using a head pointer or mouth stick.
Failures we see most
- Maps that only zoom with a pinch
- Carousels that can only be swiped
How it gets tested
No automated tool can judge 2.5.1 reliably, so a specialist tests it by hand, with a keyboard and a screen reader where that applies.
How we fix it
A specialist fixes this in your site's code or content, and we re-test the page before you sign off.
Official text: W3C, Understanding 2.5.1 Pointer Gestures. Checks listed from axe-core 4.14.0.
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