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From: Sumit Patel
Date: Nov 15, 2022 7:55AM

Thanks Patrick

On 15/11/2022, Patrick H. Lauke < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:
> On 14/11/2022 18:49, Sumit Patel wrote:
>> Hai all,
>>
>> I was testing a screen in mobile app. Here, we have a carousel with 5
>> slides in it. If we have to change the slide , need to swipe to left
>> or right. Screen reader users can do the same with 2 finger swipe .
>> Note: They haven't provided a specific control to change the slide ,
>> pagination buttons
>> Is it a failure of 2.5.1 Pointer Gestures?
>
> Not necessarily of 2.5.1 (it hinges on whether or not the swipe needs to
> be precise/on a specific path, or if it allows for dragging...there's a
> bit of nuance on when a swipe does indeed fall under this SC).
>
> However, it sounds like this would fail 2.1.1 unless there's some
> keyboard behaviour also present (and yes, even on "mobile", users may be
> navigating using a bluetooth-connected keyboard).
>
>> Similarly, do we need to ask for specific control like a arrow icons
>> to increase / decrease the values of a slider ?
>
> It depends how the sliders are implemented. If done correctly (like
> native sliders), the value can be changed by screen reader gesture
> (either swipe up/down, or using volume keys), and there's built-in
> keyboard behaviour (using cursor keys to change the value).
>
> If not, though, then that would also again fail 2.1.1 most likely.
>
> P
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