Our research | EHRC

Canllawiau | EHRC

Freedom of information policy | EHRC

Cydraddoldeb a'r byd chwaraeon | EHRC

Gwiriwch camau gweithredu Llywodraeth y DU a Chymru | EHRC

Individuals | EHRC

Equality Advisory and Support Service | EHRC

Cyhoeddiadau | EHRC

Our work in Wales | EHRC

Polisi diogelu data | EHRC

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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March 2026

February 2026

Equality and Human Rights Commission

Title / URL	Issues
Our research \| EHRCwww.equalityhumanrights.com/our-work/our-research	100
Canllawiau \| EHRCwww.equalityhumanrights.com/cy/canllawiau	100
Freedom of information policy \| EHRCwww.equalityhumanrights.com/freedom-information-policy	100
Cydraddoldeb a'r byd chwaraeon \| EHRCwww.equalityhumanrights.com/cy/media-centre/blogs/cydraddoldeb-ar-byd-chwaraeon	100
Gwiriwch camau gweithredu Llywodraeth y DU a Chymru \| EHRCwww.equalityhumanrights.com/cy/thehumanrightstracker	100
Individuals \| EHRCwww.equalityhumanrights.com/guidance/individuals	100
Equality Advisory and Support Service \| EHRCwww.equalityhumanrights.com/about-us/contact-us/equality-advisory-and-support-service	100
Cyhoeddiadau \| EHRCwww.equalityhumanrights.com/cy/ein-gwaith/cyhoeddiadau	100
Our work in Wales \| EHRCwww.equalityhumanrights.com/commission-wales	100
Polisi diogelu data \| EHRCwww.equalityhumanrights.com/cy/about-us/contact-us/polisi-diogelu-data	100

Ensure interactive components are far enough apart

Equality and Human Rights Commission

Where this issue has occurred