All WCAG criteria
WCAG 2.5.1 · OperableLevel A

2.5.1Pointer Gestures

Multipoint or path-based gestures (pinch, swipe, drag) must have a single-pointer alternative.

Common failures

Patterns that fail this criterion.

  • 01Image gallery navigable only by swipe
  • 02Map only zoomable by pinch
  • 03Signature pad with no typed-name fallback
How to test

Testing approach: manual.

Manual — try to operate the feature with single taps/clicks only.

How to fix

Remediation steps.

  1. 1

    Add single-tap alternatives

    Arrow buttons for gallery navigation. +/− buttons for map zoom. Type-name fallback for signature.

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