WCAG 2.2 · Level AA · Operable
WCAG 2.5.7 — Dragging Movements
Any action that uses dragging must have a single-pointer alternative that isn’t a drag.
WCAG 2.5.7 at a glance
Level AA · Principle: Operable · Added in WCAG 2.2. Level AA is the conformance target for the ADA, EAA, and Section 508.
What it means
Any action that uses dragging must have a single-pointer alternative that isn’t a drag.
Who it helps
Users with motor disabilities and tremor.
Common failures
- Reorder/sliders/kanban that only work by dragging
How to meet WCAG 2.5.7
- Add click/tap alternatives (buttons, inputs) to dragging
How to test it
Manual.