developing Core requirement
Pointer activation indicated (minimum)
Summary in Plain English
Where the platform does not show a pointer indicator, activating an interactive element by pointer produces a visible indication that it happened.
Why It Matters
Without confirmation, users repeat the action - which on a form or a payment is worse than no feedback at all.
Scope: When This Applies
The draft's own conditions, quoted from guidelines/groups/interactive-components/pointer-focus-appearance/pointer-activation-indicated-minimum.md.
Applies when
- The platform does not use a visible pointer indicator.
Notes in the draft
This is primarily aimed at touch-interfaces and VR where you don’t have a pointer indicator, but do need to know when something has been selected.