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2.5.7 Dragging Movements
Anything done by dragging must also be possible with a single pointer without dragging, unless dragging is essential.
Who it helps
People who cannot hold a mouse button or finger down while moving it.
Failures we see most
- Sortable lists that can only be reordered by drag and drop
- Range sliders with no tap-to-set or text field
How it gets tested
No automated tool can judge 2.5.7 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 2.5.7 Dragging Movements. Checks listed from axe-core 4.14.0.
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