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Size touch targets for small screens

The problem

Tiny controls cause accidental actions on phones.

Practical procedure

Use generous button padding, adequate separation and a responsive grid that does not require horizontal scrolling.

Worked scenario

Directional buttons with at least roughly 44 CSS pixels of height are easier to operate than 18-pixel icons.

Acceptance check

Test with a thumb on a narrow physical phone, including landscape orientation.

Apply the method

Use the related interactive tool to try the concept on an inspectable example. Record the starting assumptions and expected result before changing settings, then compare what the tool actually does. Where the result differs, keep the release marked experimental and document the discrepancy.

Further reading: Relevant primary technical documentation. This guide is an educational procedure, not a substitute for independent usability or compliance review.