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2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation
Single-pointer actions should happen when the pointer is released, so people can cancel by sliding away first.
Who it helps
People with tremors or limited dexterity who touch the wrong thing.
Failures we see most
- Buttons that fire on mousedown
- Controls that act the moment they are touched
How it gets tested
No automated tool can judge 2.5.2 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 2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation. Checks listed from axe-core 4.14.0.
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