Pointer input
Guideline
Pointer input is consistent and all functionality can be done with simple pointer input in a time and pressure insensitive way.
User needs
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Provisions under this guideline
- Pointer activation controllable
- Simple pointer input available
- Consistent pointer cancellation
- Pointer pressure not relied on
- Pointer speed not relied on
Key Terms
- gesture
motion made by the body or a body part used to communicate to technology
- pointer
a hardware-agnostic representation of input devices that can target a specific coordinate (or set of coordinates) on a screen, such as a mouse, pen, or touch contact
- simple pointer input
input event that involves only a single ‘click’ event or a ‘button down’ and ‘button up’ pair of events with no movement between