# WCAG 2.2 – 2.5.8 Target Size (Minimum)

- Level: AA
- Principle: 2 Operable
- Guideline: 2.5 Input Modalities
- Introduced in: WCAG 2.2

## What the rule requires

Click and tap targets are at least 24 × 24 CSS pixels – or have enough spacing that you do not hit the neighbour by accident.

## How to get it right

Use padding to enlarge small icon buttons to at least 24 pixels, better 44. Links inside running text are exempt.

## Who benefits

- People with motor disabilities
- People with low vision

## Sources

- [This rule on wcag.dehl.net](https://wcag.dehl.net/en/wcag/2-5-8/)
- [Interactive demo](https://wcag.dehl.net/en/demos/#target-size)
- [Official W3C explanation](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/Understanding/target-size-minimum)
- [Techniques (WCAG Quick Reference)](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/quickref/#target-size-minimum)

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