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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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November 2025

October 2025

Gavilan College

	Title / URL	Issues
	Student Services - Gavilan Collegewww.gavilan.edu/student/index.php	100
	Staff- Gavilan Collegewww.gavilan.edu/staff/index.php	100
	College Catalog- Gavilan Collegewww.gavilan.edu/catalog/index.php	100
	Visitors & Community - Gavilan Collegewww.gavilan.edu/about/community.php	100
	Welcome to the Counseling Department - Gavilan Collegewww.gavilan.edu/counseling/index.php	100
	Nursing / Allied Health - Gavilan Collegewww.gavilan.edu/academic/ah/index.php	92
	El Centro - Gavilan Collegewww.gavilan.edu/resources/index.php	91
	Dual Enrollment - Gavilan Collegewww.gavilan.edu/admit/dual_enrollment.php	81
	Academic Departments & Programs - Gavilan Collegewww.gavilan.edu/academic/index.php	79
	Financial Aid & Scholarship Services - Gavilan Collegewww.gavilan.edu/finaid/index.php	78

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