WCAG 2.5.8 requires that interactive targets such as buttons and links have a minimum size of 24×24 CSS pixels, or sufficient spacing around smaller targets, so users with motor impairments can activate them reliably. Failing this criterion leads to accidental activations and frustration for anyone who cannot control a pointer with precision.

WCAG 2.5.8: Target Size (Minimum)

WCAG 2.5.5 requires that interactive targets such as buttons and links be at least 44×44 CSS pixels in size, ensuring people with motor impairments, tremors, or limited dexterity can reliably activate controls without accidentally triggering adjacent elements.

Target Size

WCAG 2.5.8: Target Size (Minimum)

WCAG 2.5.5: Target Size (Enhanced)