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Touch target sizeWhat it means for you.

How large a tappable control is, which determines how easily people can hit it.

Growth Score · Capital & Scale

Definition

What it means

Small, closely spaced buttons cause mistaken taps, especially for people with tremors or large fingers. 2 sets a minimum of 24 by 24 pixels at level AA, and larger is better.

Give controls room to breathe.

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Part of your score

FAQ

Quick answers

What is Touch target size?

How large a tappable control is, which determines how easily people can hit it.

Where does it sit in Growth Score?

It belongs to the Capital & Scale pillar, one of the 12 pillars your score is built from.

What should I read next?

Start with Web accessibility and WCAG, then browse the other terms in Capital & Scale.

How does your site score?

Growth Score reads your site and scores its Capital & Scale pillar against sites like yours.

Your Growth Score is 100

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