Checklist for Pointing Devices

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The user can execute pointing functions from the keyboard
The user can modify cursor speed, distance and double-click interval
The user can change the size, color and symbol for the on-screen pointer and cursor
The pointing device has the facility to automatically move the on-screen pointer onto the active window, button, or menu
The user can change the function associated with the buttons on the pointing device
Operation of a pointing device does not require two simultaneous hand movements
The power to press a key should be between 0.3 and 0.6 Newton*

Touchscreens
The text and background colour combination is of high contrast
Use of blue, green and violet is kept to a minimum
There is no noticeable flicker on the screen
White or yellow type on a black or dark colour background is used
Controls are labelled in a large high contrast font
Audible output or tactile output is provided for identification of controls and for results of activating controls
Controls are operable by a mouthstick, headstick or other similar device
Commands can be entered by voice

*According to the Nordic Cooperation on Disability (1998) the power to press a key should be "between 0.3 and 0.6 Newton". See Pointing Devices guideline for references.

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