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Apple HIG: Gestures
Documents platform gestures as direct physical interactions and advises using standard gestures consistently, avoiding interference with system gestures, and providing alternatives where needed.
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Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long press | Choose long press when the design problem is a sustained-contact gesture and its threshold, feedback, cancellation, and equivalent action path. | Long press starts only from a target that intentionally supports sustained contact. | Supports consistent platform gesture behavior and avoiding conflicts with system gestures. |
Comparisons supported by this source
- Long press vs touch gesture vs context menu vs tooltip vs popover vs action menu
Supports standard gesture consistency and system gesture boundaries.
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Publisher: Apple Developer. Last checked: .