Principle 2 Operable · Guideline 2.5: Input Modalities

2.5.4 Motion Actuation

Functions triggered by shaking or tilting need an alternative.

Level A New in WCAG 2.1

What this means in practice

Users with a mounted device, or who cannot move it, are otherwise excluded. Motion control should also be switchable off so it does not fire by accident.

Normative wording

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