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Goal Crossing

Also known as: Crossing-Based Input, Crossing Interface

An input technique where users select targets by moving through a boundary line rather than clicking within a target area. Research shows goal crossing can improve input performance for people with motor impairments by reducing the precision demands of target acquisition—users only need to pass through a line rather than stop within a specific region. This technique may be particularly beneficial because it produces smoother movement trajectories and requires less fine motor control than traditional pointing and clicking.

Category: Input Methods · Motor Accessibility

Related: Motor Impairment · Fitts' Law · Throughput · Trackball

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