Operable / 2.5 Input Modalities
2.5.6Concurrent Input Mechanisms
Level AAADo not restrict users to a single input mechanism, such as touch-only. Support whichever input methods -- keyboard, mouse, touch, etc. -- the platform provides, since users such as those with tremors or switch-device users may depend on a specific method to interact reliably. Restrictions are allowed when a function is inherently limited to one mechanism, when required for security, or when they reflect a user's own settings.
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.
Normative References
- Success Criterion 2.5.6 Concurrent Input Mechanisms — WCAG 2.2(opens in a new tab)The normative requirement text.
- Understanding Concurrent Input Mechanisms — W3C(opens in a new tab)Official guidance on intent, examples, and techniques.