Operable
2.5.8 Target Size (Minimum)
Click and tap targets must be at least 24 by 24 CSS pixels, or have enough space around them, with exceptions such as links inside sentences.
Who it helps
People with tremors or limited dexterity, and anyone using a touchscreen.
Failures we see most
- Small social icons packed close together
- Tiny close buttons on pop-ups
How it gets tested
Our scanner runs this axe-core check for 2.5.8:
| Check | What it looks for |
|---|---|
target-size | All touch targets must be 24px large, or leave sufficient space |
Automated checks can find failures of 2.5.8, but they cannot confirm that a page passes. A specialist still reviews it by hand.
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 2.5.8 Target Size (Minimum). Checks listed from axe-core 4.14.0.
Related criteria
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