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2.5.1 — Pointer Gestures

Level A Operable

Operational summary

IF an author-controlled function uses a multipoint or path-based gesture, provide single-pointer operation without a path-dependent gesture unless the complex gesture is essential. Browser and assistive-technology interactions are outside the authored-content obligation.

This is an original implementation summary, not replacement normative text. The sources below supply the precise requirement, its definitions and its qualifications.

Primary sources

• Normative text — W3C WCAG 2.2 Recommendation
• Understanding 2.5.1 — explanatory guidance

Registry record

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  "criterion_id": "2.5.1",
  "level": "A",
  "name": "Pointer Gestures",
  "rule_definition": "../03-WCAG22-AA-REGISTRY.md#sc-2-5-1",
  "normative_source": "https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG22/#pointer-gestures",
  "understanding_source": "https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/Understanding/pointer-gestures.html",
  "applicability_status": "NOT_EVALUATED",
  "assessment_status": "NOT_TESTED",
  "owner": null,
  "test_instance_ids": [],
  "exception_evidence_ids": []
}

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