Marcelo Paiva

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Success criterion 2.5.5

Target Size (Enhanced)

Pointer targets are at least 44 by 44 CSS pixels, with few exceptions.

  • Level AAA
  • Principle 2: Operable
  • Guideline 2.5: Input Modalities

In a user’s words

“These buttons are so tiny I need a needle, not a finger.”

Who this helps: Motor Impairments

What each role can do

Product manager
Adopt 44 by 44 px as the standard target size.
Designer
Size buttons, links and icons at 44 px or more, with generous spacing.
Developer
Set minimum width and height or padding so each hit area reaches 44 by 44 CSS pixels.
Tester
Measure target sizes on small screens and check them with touch.

Once it is fixed

“Big, friendly buttons! I hit the right one first time, every time.”

The quotes are written to illustrate the criterion. They are not testimonials from real people. For the official wording, find 2.5.5 in the W3C quick reference for WCAG 2.2 (opens in a new tab).

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