UX Glossary Interaction Design

Thumb Reachability

Interaction Design

The consideration of which screen zones are comfortably reachable by the thumb when a device is held one-handed, typically modeled as a 'thumb zone' arc across the lower portion of the screen. Thumb reachability guides the placement of frequently used actions within easy reach and relegates less critical or infrequent actions to harder-to-reach upper corners.

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Touch Target Mobile-First Design Adaptive Design Gesture Fitts's Law
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