WCAG 2.2 · Level AA · Operable
WCAG 2.5.8 — Target Size (Minimum)
Interactive targets should be at least 24×24 CSS pixels, unless spaced, inline, or duplicated elsewhere.
WCAG 2.5.8 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
Interactive targets should be at least 24×24 CSS pixels, unless spaced, inline, or duplicated elsewhere.
Who it helps
Users with motor disabilities and touch-screen users.
Common failures
- Tiny icon buttons and cramped link clusters
- Small mobile steppers
How to meet WCAG 2.5.8
- Size targets to 24px+ or add spacing
- Increase hit areas with padding
How to test it
Partly automatable; the spacing exception needs judgment.