Emergency Communications | Oklahoma State University

Degrees & Programs | Oklahoma State University

Campus Safety Tips | Oklahoma State University

First-Time Freshman | Oklahoma State University

OSUIT Police Department | Oklahoma State University

Campus Crime Statistics | Oklahoma State University

Parking on Campus | Oklahoma State University

Rave Guardian | Oklahoma State University

AEDs on Campus | Oklahoma State University

Severe Weather Tips | Oklahoma State 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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October 2025

September 2025

Oklahoma State University Institue of Technology

Title / URL	Issues
Emergency Communications \| Oklahoma State Universityosuit.edu/safety/communications.html	4
Degrees & Programs \| Oklahoma State Universityosuit.edu/academics/degrees-programs/	4
Campus Safety Tips \| Oklahoma State Universityosuit.edu/safety/safety-tips.html	4
First-Time Freshman \| Oklahoma State Universityosuit.edu/admissions/freshman.html	4
OSUIT Police Department \| Oklahoma State Universityosuit.edu/safety/police.html	4
Campus Crime Statistics \| Oklahoma State Universityosuit.edu/safety/crime-stats.html	4
Parking on Campus \| Oklahoma State Universityosuit.edu/safety/parking.html	4
Rave Guardian \| Oklahoma State Universityosuit.edu/safety/rave-guardian.html	4
AEDs on Campus \| Oklahoma State Universityosuit.edu/safety/aed-cpr.html	4
Severe Weather Tips \| Oklahoma State Universityosuit.edu/safety/severe-weather.html	4

Ensure interactive components are far enough apart

Oklahoma State University Institue of Technology

Where this issue has occurred