# WCAG 2.2 – 2.5.6 Concurrent Input Mechanisms

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

## What the rule requires

People can switch between input methods at any time: touch, mouse, keyboard, stylus, voice.

## How to get it right

Do not disable mouse input just because a touchscreen was detected – and vice versa.

## Who benefits

- People with motor disabilities

## Sources

- [This rule on wcag.dehl.net](https://wcag.dehl.net/en/wcag/2-5-6/)
- [Official W3C explanation](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/Understanding/concurrent-input-mechanisms)
- [Techniques (WCAG Quick Reference)](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/quickref/#concurrent-input-mechanisms)

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