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# 2.5.7 Dragging Movements

- Level: AA
- Guideline: 2.5 Input Modalities
- Principle: 2 Operable

## What it is

All functionality that uses a dragging movement for operation can be achieved by a single pointer without dragging, unless dragging is essential or the functionality is determined by the user agent and not modified by the author.

## How to test

- Check: All functionality that uses a dragging movement for operation can be achieved by a single pointer without dragging, unless dragging is essential or the functionality is determined by the user agent and not modified by the author.
- Use the sufficient techniques below as acceptable methods when applicable.
- Confirm none of the common failures apply.

## Sufficient techniques (W3C)

- G219: Ensuring that an alternative is available for dragging movements that operate on content

## Common failures (W3C)

- F108: Failure of Success Criterion 2.5.7 Dragging Movements due to not providing a single pointer method that does not require a dragging movement

## Notes

- Note: This requirement applies to web content that interprets pointer actions (i.e., this does not apply to actions that are required to operate the user agent or assistive technology).

## Resources

- WCAG 2.2 SC: https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG22/#dragging-movements
- Understanding: https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/Understanding/dragging-movements.html
- Quick reference: https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/quickref/?versions=2.2#dragging-movements

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