Keep gestures simple

Mobile interfaces rely on touchscreen gestures, from simple taps to complex multi-finger interactions.

For accessibility, designers should:

• Prioritize simple gestures that most users can perform
• Provide alternatives for complex gestures that challenge users with visual, motor, or dexterity impairments
• Help users avoid accidental interactions

Key touch behaviors:

• Elements should activate only when finger touch starts and ends within the same target
• If a user's finger moves away after the initial touch, the element shouldn't activate

Many gesture-based features lack clear indicators. For example, users often struggle to discover edge-swipe menus. Use clear labels and helper text to reveal these hidden interactions.^[1]