Pointer, Touch, Speech, and Device Motion

WCAG 2.5.1 requires a single-pointer alternative to multipoint or path-based gestures unless the gesture is essential. WCAG 2.5.2 generally requires completion on the up-event, with a way to abort or undo. WCAG 2.5.3 requires the accessible name to contain the visible label. WCAG 2.5.4 requires an interface alternative to device-motion operation and a way to disable motion activation unless essential.

Keyboard support remains required separately. A keyboard alternative does not by itself satisfy a pointer-gesture, pointer-cancellation, or dragging criterion.

<div>Swipe left to delete</div>
<button aria-label="Submit order" onpointerdown="submit()">Continue</button>
<p>Shake device to undo.</p>

<button type="button">Delete item</button>
<button type="button" aria-label="Continue to payment">Continue to payment</button>
<button type="button">Undo last action</button>
<label><input type="checkbox" /> Enable shake to undo</label>

Test it

Use mouse, one-finger touch, keyboard, switch-style input, and speech commands based on the visible label. Start a pointer action, move away, and release to verify cancellation. Disable device motion and confirm that every action remains available through visible controls.

Resources

• Understanding 2.5.1 Pointer Gestures 
• Understanding 2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation 
• Understanding 2.5.3 Label in Name 
• Understanding 2.5.4 Motion Actuation