Campus Recreation Center | University of Northern Colorado

Family & Friends at New Student Orientation

Faculty and Staff | University of Northern Colorado

Academics at University of Northern Colorado

Campus Safety | University of Northern Colorado

Give to UNC

Commencement - University of Northern Colorado

Office of Admissions - University of Northern Colorado

UNC Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

About the University of Northern Colorado

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

University of Northern Colorado

Title / URL	Issues
Campus Recreation Center \| University of Northern Coloradowww.unco.edu/campus-recreation/	9
Family & Friends at New Student Orientationwww.unco.edu/orientation/parents/	7
Faculty and Staff \| University of Northern Coloradowww.unco.edu/faculty-staff/	6
Academics at University of Northern Coloradowww.unco.edu/academics/	5
Campus Safety \| University of Northern Coloradowww.unco.edu/safety/	5
Give to UNCwww.unco.edu/give/	5
Commencement - University of Northern Coloradowww.unco.edu/commencement/	5
Office of Admissions - University of Northern Coloradowww.unco.edu/admissions/	5
UNC Office of Research and Sponsored Programswww.unco.edu/research/	5
About the University of Northern Coloradowww.unco.edu/about/	5

Ensure interactive components are far enough apart

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