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Ensure that components viewed on a mobile device, that have the same functionality within a set of web pages, are identified consistently.
10. Links and grouping of operable elements that perform the same action
When multiple elements perform the same action or go to the same destination (e.g. link icon with link text), these should be contained within the same actionable element. This increases the touch target size for all users. It also reduces the number of redundant focus targets, which benefits people using screen readers and keyboard/switch control.
Help users understand the purpose of each link when viewed on a mobile device.
Help users understand the purpose of each link from the link text alone when viewed on a mobile device.
Provide users with the ability to operate touchscreens with one finger and reduced gestures.
WCAG Mobile Related Guidelines
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