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All interactive components on a page, such as buttons or menus, should be far enough apart 
from other interactive areas, to avoid them being used by mistake. 

This ensures people with motor impairments can easily click or tap on the right element.

## How to fix

* Ensure all interactive elements are at least 24 CSS pixels wide and tall
* OR ensure there is at least 24 CSS pixels (minus the width and height of the element)
  between each interactive element

## Methodology

This check is run on both the mobile and desktop versions of every page. Results
for each may differ.

1. All interactive elements are identified, including buttons, links, and form controls.
2. If an element is not normally visible, it is ignored. This includes elements which
   are positioned offscreen or cropped (e.g. for 'screen-reader only' text).
3. If an element is larger than 24 CSS pixels in both dimensions, it passes.
4. Otherwise, the element is compared to all other elements on the page.
5. The minimum horizontal gap between the element is calculated as 24 CSS pixels,  
   minus the width of the element.
6. The minimum vertical gap between the element is calculated as 24 CSS pixels,  
   minus the height of the element.
7. If another element falls within the minimum horizontal or vertical gap, the 
   element fails, unless both are links that point to the same place.

## Further reading

* [Target Size (Minimum)](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/Understanding/target-size-minimum.html)
* [Technique C42 - Using min-height and min-width to ensure sufficient target spacing](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/Techniques/css/C42)

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December 2025

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Title / URL	Issues
Keep in touch - Alumni \| Birmingham City Universitywww.bcu.ac.uk/alumni/community/keep-in-touch	18
Alumni news \| Birmingham City Universitywww.bcu.ac.uk/alumni/community/news-events/news	11
Graduation Ceremonies - Graduation FAQs - Alumni \| Birmingham City Universitywww.bcu.ac.uk/alumni/graduation/ceremonies/faqs	11
Pre-Entry Enquiries Team \| Birmingham City Universitywww.bcu.ac.uk/courses/choices	10
PhD FAQs \| Birmingham City Universitywww.bcu.ac.uk/research/our-phds/faqs	10
Giving back - Alumni \| Birmingham City Universitywww.bcu.ac.uk/alumni/community/giving-back	10
Our alumni \| Birmingham City Universitywww.bcu.ac.uk/alumni/community/our-alumni	10
News and events - Alumni \| Birmingham City Universitywww.bcu.ac.uk/alumni/community/news-events	10
About Us - Alumni \| Birmingham City Universitywww.bcu.ac.uk/alumni/community/about-us	10
Course Search Results \| Birmingham City Universitywww.bcu.ac.uk/courses/search?type=9	9

Ensure interactive components are far enough apart

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