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# 2.5.1 Pointer Gestures

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

## What it is

All functionality that uses multipoint or path-based gestures for operation can be operated with a single pointer without a path-based gesture, unless a multipoint or path-based gesture is essential.

## How to test

- Check: All functionality that uses multipoint or path-based gestures for operation can be operated with a single pointer without a path-based gesture, unless a multipoint or path-based gesture is essential.
- Use the sufficient techniques below as acceptable methods when applicable.
- Confirm none of the common failures apply.

## Sufficient techniques (W3C)

- G215: Providing controls to achieve the same result as path based or multipoint gestures
- G216: Providing single point activation for a control slider

## Common failures (W3C)

- F105: Failure of Success Criterion 2.5.1 due to providing functionality via a path-based gesture without simple pointer alternative

## 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/#pointer-gestures
- Understanding: https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/Understanding/pointer-gestures.html
- Quick reference: https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/quickref/?versions=2.2#pointer-gestures

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