# WCAG 2.2 – 2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation

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

## What the rule requires

An action fires on release, not on press. That way an accidental press can be cancelled by sliding away.

## How to get it right

Respond to the click event instead of mousedown or touchstart.

## Who benefits

- People with motor disabilities

## Sources

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

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