Open Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Touch Accommodations. Turn on Touch Accommodations. You can then adjust how long a touch must be held (Hold Duration), whether rapid repeated touches are ignored (Ignore Repeat), and how touches are interpreted (Tap Assistance, such as using the initial or final touch location).
Touch Accommodations
Adjusts touch input to avoid accidental taps and improve control.
What does this setting do?
Touch accommodations support users who struggle with precise or consistent touch input. Features such as hold duration, ignoring repeated touches and tap assistance help improve reliability, especially for users with tremors, slowed motor control or inaccurate touch interactions. iOS offers the most complete implementation, while Android provides similar options depending on device manufacturer. Desktop systems without touchscreens rely on alternative input aids instead.
Instructions for different systems
In the Google standard version of Android, only limited touch adjustments are available.
Open Settings > Accessibility > Timing controls and adjust the Touch & hold delay. This makes the device respond only after a longer press.
You can also enable the Accessibility Menu:
Open Settings > Accessibility > Accessibility Menu to use an on-screen menu with simplified actions.
Note: Features such as ignoring repeated touches or advanced touch filtering are not part of the Google standard version of Android and are only available on some devices.
Windows does not include dedicated touch accommodations. Use alternative input features under Settings > Accessibility > Keyboard or Mouse. Adjust cursor control, click settings or key delays as needed. Note: Windows touchscreens do not support advanced touch assistance.
macOS does not support touchscreens. Use accessibility options instead, such as: – Slow mouse control – Key repeat adjustments – Sticky Keys or Slow Keys These are available under System Settings > Accessibility.
Often mentioned in relation to the following conditions:
- Tremor – Minor hand tremors affecting precise touchscreen or mouse interactions.
- Arthrosis – Joint stiffness causing difficulty with fine motor control or repeated gestures.
- Reduced Motor Precision – Slower or less precise hand movement, often age-related or due to mild neurological changes.
- Age-related Motor Changes – Slower, less precise movements, especially with touch interaction.
- ADHD – Attention-deficit / hyperactivity-related difficulties such as distractibility, impulsivity, or sensitivity to visual motion.
- Parkinson's Disease – Neurological condition with tremor, muscle stiffness and slowed movements that make fine motor interactions more difficult.
Commonly used for the following difficulties:
Reduced Fine Motor Precision
Users with limited precision may find small touch targets difficult. Larger controls and assistive touch features improve accuracy.
Slow or Inaccurate Touch Input
Slow or unsteady hand movements can cause mis-taps. Gestural assistance, touch accommodations and extended press durations help reduce errors.
Difficulty with Repetitive Gestures
Repeated gestures like swiping or tapping can be tiring or painful. Gesture alternatives or voice control reduce physical strain.
Difficulty Entering Text
Small keys, pressure-sensitive keyboard areas and aggressive autocorrect can make typing error-prone and exhausting. Frequent typos or difficulties with swipe typing affect many …
Other settings frequently used together
Relation to WCAG guidelines
For setting to be effective, a website or app often must be technically implemented in such a way that it respects operating system and browser settings.
Developers and designers should follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). The following WCAG criteria are particularly relevant for this setting:
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