Level AAASince WCAG 2.1
2.5.6 Concurrent Input Mechanisms
Guideline 2.5: Input Modalities – Using touch, pointers and motion is simple and forgiving.
What does the rule require?
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 most?
- People with motor disabilities
Official wording
This page explains the rule in simple words. Only the original W3C text is normative.
- “Understanding Concurrent Input Mechanisms” at W3C (external site)
- Techniques in the WCAG Quick Reference (external site)