Accessibility · Senior · Question 52 of 75
Why can a custom swipe gesture be inaccessible?
- 1Swipes can only be detected in native mobile applications
- 2Touch events are disabled in browsers on all accessible devices
- 3Screen readers take over gestures, so give a button alternative
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Correct answer: Screen readers take over gestures, so give a button alternative
Explanation
With TalkBack or VoiceOver on, a swipe moves the reader's focus. WCAG also requires single-pointer alternatives to path-based gestures.