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Kenneth F. Kahn School of Law | HPU Law | High Point University

Earl N. Phillips School of Business | High Point University

David R. Hayworth School of Arts and Design | High Point University

Webb School Of Engineering | High Point University

Undergraduate Admissions | High Point University

Office of the University Registrar | High Point University

Fraternity and Sorority Life | High Point University

Student Government Association | High Point University

Academics at High Point University at High Point University | High Point University

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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February 2026

January 2026

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Title / URL	Issues
Welcome to HPU Libraries \| Library \| High Point Universitywww.highpoint.edu/library/	18
Kenneth F. Kahn School of Law \| HPU Law \| High Point Universitywww.highpoint.edu/law/	12
Earl N. Phillips School of Business \| High Point Universitywww.highpoint.edu/business/	10
David R. Hayworth School of Arts and Design \| High Point Universitywww.highpoint.edu/arts-design/	9
Webb School Of Engineering \| High Point Universitywww.highpoint.edu/engineering/	9
Undergraduate Admissions \| High Point Universitywww.highpoint.edu/admissions/	8
Office of the University Registrar \| High Point Universitywww.highpoint.edu/registrar/	8
Fraternity and Sorority Life \| High Point Universitywww.highpoint.edu/fraternity-sorority-life/	7
Student Government Association \| High Point Universitywww.highpoint.edu/sga/	6
Academics at High Point University at High Point University \| High Point Universitywww.highpoint.edu/academics/	6

Ensure interactive components are far enough apart

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