College of Education and Learning Design | St. Cloud State University

Information Technology Services (ITS) | St. Cloud State University

Library | St. Cloud State University

Undergraduate Admissions | St. Cloud State University

Herberger Business School | St. Cloud State University

Parents and Families | St. Cloud State University

College of Liberal Arts | St. Cloud State University

College of Health and Wellness Professions | St. Cloud State University

College of Science and Engineering | St. Cloud State University

Center for International Studies | St. Cloud 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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December 2025

November 2025

Saint Cloud State University

Title / URL	Issues
College of Education and Learning Design \| St. Cloud State Universitywww.stcloudstate.edu/coeld/	9
Information Technology Services (ITS) \| St. Cloud State Universitywww.stcloudstate.edu/its/default.aspx	8
Library \| St. Cloud State Universitywww.stcloudstate.edu/library/	7
Undergraduate Admissions \| St. Cloud State Universitywww.stcloudstate.edu/scsu4u/default.aspx	7
Herberger Business School \| St. Cloud State Universitywww.stcloudstate.edu/hbs/	6
Parents and Families \| St. Cloud State Universitywww.stcloudstate.edu/deanofstudents/parents-and-families/default.aspx	5
College of Liberal Arts \| St. Cloud State Universitywww.stcloudstate.edu/cla/	4
College of Health and Wellness Professions \| St. Cloud State Universitywww.stcloudstate.edu/chwp/	4
College of Science and Engineering \| St. Cloud State Universitywww.stcloudstate.edu/cose/	4
Center for International Studies \| St. Cloud State Universitywww.stcloudstate.edu/internationalstudies/	4

Ensure interactive components are far enough apart

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