Connect with us | University of Cambridge

The Cambridge view on memory | University of Cambridge

Research at Cambridge | University of Cambridge

Study at Cambridge | University of Cambridge

Research | University of Cambridge

About the University | University of Cambridge

Genomics | Page 5 | University of Cambridge

Public engagement | University of Cambridge

Ukraine | Page 2 | University of Cambridge

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.

## 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

This is part of the draft WCAG 2.2 specification and is subject to change.

* [Target Size (Minimum)](https://w3c.github.io/wcag/understanding/target-size-minimum.html)

ensure-minimum-target-size

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June 2025

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	Title / URL	Issues
	Connect with us \| University of Cambridgewww.cam.ac.uk/about-this-site/connect-with-us	36
	The Cambridge view on memory \| University of Cambridgewww.cam.ac.uk/research/news/the-cambridge-view-on-memory	32
	Research at Cambridge \| University of Cambridgewww.cam.ac.uk/research/research-at-cambridge	29
	Study at Cambridge \| University of Cambridgewww.cam.ac.uk/study-at-cambridge	26
	Research \| University of Cambridgewww.cam.ac.uk/research?ucam-ref=home-menu	26
	About the University \| University of Cambridgewww.cam.ac.uk/about-the-university?ucam-ref=global-footer	26
	Genomics \| Page 5 \| University of Cambridgewww.cam.ac.uk/topics/genomics?page=4	26
	Public engagement \| University of Cambridgewww.cam.ac.uk/public-engagement?ucam-ref=global-header	26
	Research \| University of Cambridgewww.cam.ac.uk/research	26
	Ukraine \| Page 2 \| University of Cambridgewww.cam.ac.uk/topics/ukraine?page=1	26

Ensure interactive components are far enough apart

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