Rule: Radio button and checkbox target size (Enhanced)

Rule ID Target Size 6
Conformance Recommended
Definition Radio button and checkbox activation areas are at least 44 by 44 CSS pixels.
Purpose
  • The intent of this success criterion is to help users who may have trouble activating a small target because of hand tremors, limited dexterity or other reasons. If the target is too small, it may be difficult to aim at the target.
  • Mice and similar pointing devices can be hard to use for these users, and a larger target will help them greatly in having positive outcomes on the web page.
Conformance Recommended
WCAG Success Criteria

Success Criterion 2.5.5 Target Size

Rule Category Forms
Rule Scope Element
Techniques
  • Use CSS to increase the dimensions of the radio buttons and/or checkbox or the associated label elements to at least 44 by 44 pixels.
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