Operable / 2.5 Input Modalities
2.5.2Pointer Cancellation
Level ATrigger actions on the up-event (when the pointer is released) rather than the down-event, so users can cancel an accidental press by moving away before releasing. Without this, a mis-tap is committed instantly, which is especially costly for users with limited motor control.
Note
A detailed commentary for this success criterion is not yet available. In the meantime, this page lists related patterns, techniques, and links to the normative sources.
Related Techniques
Specific implementation techniques for meeting this success criterion. This site doesn't include the full text, so follow the links to the original W3C documents.
Sufficient Techniques(2)
Normative References
- Success Criterion 2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation — WCAG 2.2(opens in a new tab)The normative requirement text.
- Understanding Pointer Cancellation — W3C(opens in a new tab)Official guidance on intent, examples, and techniques.