Geoffrey R. Weller Library | UNBC

UNBC Awards and Financial Aid | UNBC

Submit a website support request | UNBC

Leading a Sustainable Future | UNBC

Programs | UNBC

Privacy and Access | UNBC

Academic Calendar | UNBC

UNBC Login Centre | UNBC

Accessibility at UNBC | UNBC

Programs and admissions | UNBC

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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March 2026

February 2026

University of Northern British Columbia

Title / URL	Issues
Geoffrey R. Weller Library \| UNBCwww.unbc.ca/library	17
UNBC Awards and Financial Aid \| UNBCwww.unbc.ca/financial-aid	14
Submit a website support request \| UNBCwww.unbc.ca/web/website-support-request	14
Leading a Sustainable Future \| UNBCwww.unbc.ca/sustainability	14
Programs \| UNBCwww.unbc.ca/programs-courses	14
Privacy and Access \| UNBCwww.unbc.ca/privacy-office	14
Academic Calendar \| UNBCwww.unbc.ca/calendar	14
UNBC Login Centre \| UNBCwww.unbc.ca/login	14
Accessibility at UNBC \| UNBCwww.unbc.ca/accessibility	14
Programs and admissions \| UNBCwww.unbc.ca/programs-and-admissions	14

Ensure interactive components are far enough apart

University of Northern British Columbia

Where this issue has occurred