Sensory and visual cues · WCAG 2.2 Level AA
All touch targets must be 24px large, or leave sufficient space
Ensure touch targets have sufficient size and space.
What it means
The target-size rule flags elements that fail this check. It maps to WCAG success criterion 2.5.8.
Who it affects
People who zoom, rotate their device, or have limited dexterity.
How to fix it
Make touch targets at least 24 by 24 CSS pixels, or space smaller targets so a 24px circle around each does not overlap another.
.icon-link { min-width: 24px; min-height: 24px; padding: 4px; }Check it on your site
Run a free scan. If this rule fails, the results list the affected elements. Deque, which maintains axe-core, also documents this rule in detail: Deque University: target-size.
Quick answers
What does the axe rule "target-size" check?
Ensure touch targets have sufficient size and space.
How do I fix "All touch targets must be 24px large, or leave sufficient space"?
Make touch targets at least 24 by 24 CSS pixels, or space smaller targets so a 24px circle around each does not overlap another.
Who is affected by target-size failures?
People who zoom, rotate their device, or have limited dexterity.
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