Automated Abra rules to detect target size have been released
We’ve added two new automated Abra rules to Abra Desktop:
These rules automatically check whether touch targets in your app meet the required size, as defined in WCAG 2.2.
Why is this rule important?
Small targets are harder to activate, especially for people with motor impairments. Ensuring that touch targets are large enough improves usability for everyone, including people operating a device with one hand, or in motion.
What do Abra tests do
Manually checking target size involves multiple steps: measuring element dimensions in platform-specific units, converting values based on screen density, and applying exceptions like spacing — which includes drawing circular hit zones and checking for overlaps. It’s detailed, error-prone and time-consuming.
Abra now handles this automatically during testing. You can test all interactive elements on each screen to see whether they comply with minimum (24x24 points) or enhanced (44x44 points) target size.
This rule is also available in the semi-automated testing flow, which has been released recently.
Our approach
At Abra, we believe in the combination of smart tooling with in-depth knowledge. Some accessibility issues can only be detected manually. Others can be tested automatically. Often, it’s a combination of both.
Our automated tests help you retrieve detailed information - even without access to the source code. This allows you to better understand the properties of each element and make the right conclusions. You can view this information in the Abra Dashboard after running the automated test in Desktop.
Would you like to try it? Contact us for a trial account or a short demo.