Principle 2 Operable · Guideline 2.5: Input Modalities
2.5.1 Pointer Gestures
Anything requiring multiple fingers or a path must also work simply.
What this means in practice
Pinch-zoom, swiping and dragging assume dexterity not everyone has. There must always be a single-tap alternative – arrow buttons next to the carousel, for instance.
Normative wording
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