Dragging movements
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description: Anything you can drag must also work with a single pointer that never drags. Sliders, sortable lists, and drag-to-pan maps each need a click or tap alternative.
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date modified: 2026-07-10T00:00:00.000Z
citation: WCAG 2.5.7 — Dragging Movements (Level AA)
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citation: WCAG 2.2 Recommendation
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citation: WCAG 2.5.1 — Pointer Gestures (Level A)
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citation: MDN — Pointer events
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  publisher: MDN

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