# WCAG 2.2 – 2.5.1 Pointer Gestures

- Level: A
- Principle: 2 Operable
- Guideline: 2.5 Input Modalities
- Introduced in: WCAG 2.1

## What the rule requires

Functions that need multi-finger or swipe gestures also work with a simple tap or click.

## How to get it right

For maps offer plus and minus buttons in addition to pinch zoom, and for carousels offer previous and next buttons.

## Who benefits

- People with motor disabilities

## Sources

- [This rule on wcag.dehl.net](https://wcag.dehl.net/en/wcag/2-5-1/)
- [Official W3C explanation](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/Understanding/pointer-gestures)
- [Techniques (WCAG Quick Reference)](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/quickref/#pointer-gestures)

_Plain-language explanation. Only the original W3C text is normative._