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Checking touch targets

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Checking touch targets

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- [Instructor] Nothing irritates me more than tapping on a button or link on my phone and nothing happens. This inevitably requires me to zoom in on the offending element and then tap it to get where I want to go. The Touch Targets tool in Stark quickly identifies the offenders and asks you to make adjustments. Why are touch targets important? There are a number of reasons and all are based around the user. They're helpful for users with mobility, dexterity, and fine motor disabilities. Other users to keep in mind are users with one hand or maybe even use a part of their finger or fingers. This tool is also useful for those with low vision who have difficulty seeing the interactive element. So, if I go through the touch targets here (keyboard clicking) and I'm just going to move it over, you can see that there are a number of issues on this site. And a prime offender is right here. These icons. The standard size should be at least 48 by 48 pixels, not 40 by 40, with at least eight to…

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