Touch Target
Also known as: Tap Target, Hit Area, Target Size
A touch target is the area on a touchscreen interface that responds to a user's tap or touch input. Accessibility guidelines recommend minimum touch target sizes to ensure that people with motor impairments, limited dexterity, or larger fingers can reliably activate interactive elements. WCAG 2.2 specifies a minimum target size of 24x24 CSS pixels (Level AA) with a recommended 44x44 pixels (Level AAA). Android guidelines recommend at least 48x48 density-independent pixels. Insufficient touch target size is one of the most prevalent accessibility barriers in mobile apps, affecting up to 95% of popular applications.
Category: Mobile Accessibility · touchscreen accessibility · accessibility barriers · user interface
Related: Mobile Accessibility · Motor Accessibility · Touchscreen Accessibility · WCAG