Observation Details

The device category links navigation can only be operated by horizontal scroll on desktop and by dragging movement on a mobile device. As the dragging needs a base precision to stop the movement at the right time to reach the wanted category link, a single pointer alternative for operation / navigation must be offered.

The viewport tested is 375×635px, simulating an Apple iPhone 11 Pro. While this is an old device and more current phones do tend to have increased viewport widths, this test would look even more drastic on the 320px viewport width, the WCAG sets for e.g. 1.4.10 Reflow.

Remediation Notes

Possible methods to remediate and to ensure access to the links:

  • Adding pagination (single pointer arrow buttons)

  • Reflow to multiple lines (also see 1.4.10 Reflow)

Note, that the WCAG, and success criterion 2.5.7 Dragging Movements specifically, do not require presentation / layout parity of different devices, viewports, etc. This means, while functionality and information parity is a must, the layout and presentation can be different.