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Hit Area / Tap Target

Hit Area / Tap Target

📖One-line summary

The actual tappable area of a button or link.

Example

Hover over the button to see the real hit area

Hit area (44 px)

The real tappable area should be larger than the visible button (minimum 44×44 px)

Vibe coding prompt examples

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Expand hit areas to at least 44x44px for easy mobile touch. Visually keep small icons but expand the touch area.

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Connect the hit areas of checkbox and label. Toggle the checkbox by clicking the label text, and make the entire row clickable.

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Adjust spacing so adjacent button hit areas do not overlap. Ensure at least 8px gap to prevent mistaps.

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