WCAG 2.5.7
Level AA
Operable
2.5.7 Dragging Movements
Functionality that uses dragging has a single-pointer alternative that does not require dragging.
What 2.5.7 Dragging Movements means
Users who cannot drag (e.g. reorder lists, sliders) have a click/tap alternative.
How to test
Find drag interactions and confirm a non-drag alternative exists.
How to meet it
Provide buttons (move up/down, +/-) or tap-to-place alternatives to drag operations.
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Official reference: Understanding 2.5.7 Dragging Movements (W3C)
More Operable criteria
2.1.1 Keyboard
2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap
2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts
2.2.1 Timing Adjustable
2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide
2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold
2.4.1 Bypass Blocks
2.4.2 Page Titled
2.4.3 Focus Order
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context)
2.4.5 Multiple Ways
2.4.6 Headings and Labels
2.4.7 Focus Visible
2.4.11 Focus Not Obscured (Minimum)
2.5.1 Pointer Gestures
2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation
2.5.3 Label in Name
2.5.4 Motion Actuation
2.5.8 Target Size (Minimum)