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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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	Accreditation : IU Southeastsoutheast.iu.edu/accreditation/index.html	41
	IU Southeastsoutheast.iu.edu/invented-url-for-404-page	40
	Career Outcomes : IU Southeastsoutheast.iu.edu/academics/career.html	40
	Students : IU Southeastsoutheast.iu.edu/students/index.html	40
	Page Name : IU Southeastsoutheast.iu.edu/search/index.html	40
	Alumni and Giving : IU Southeastsoutheast.iu.edu/alumni-giving/index.html	40
	News and Events : IU Southeastsoutheast.iu.edu/news-events/index.html	40
	Community : IU Southeastsoutheast.iu.edu/community/index.html	40
	Degrees and majors : IU Southeastsoutheast.iu.edu/academics/degrees/index.html	40
	Testing Centersoutheast.iu.edu/testing-center/index.html	40

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