How to improve tapping feedback in Maui

Question

Hello. Please. how to improve the feedback of tap recognize on a label of one character because the tapping area is small the tapping feedback is lower. In my app I have a grid row with 10 columns and in each grid cell I have a one character label with tap recognizer . Is there a way to improve the tapping feedback. Thank you

Answer 1

Hi @Haviv Elbsz ,

Both Google and Apple recommend a minimum tap target size of 44–48 dp (density-independent pixels) to ensure accessibility and ease of interaction on touchscreens. A single character in a tight grid is very likely smaller than this threshold, potentially making it difficult for you to tap accurately.

• Google | Touch Target Size
• Apple | Accessibility

If you're unable to revise the layout directly, one practical workaround is to expand the tap area by wrapping the Label in a Border or Frame, then attaching the TapGestureRecognizer to that container.

<Grid x:Name="MyCharacterGrid" RowDefinitions="Auto" ColumnDefinitions="*,*,*,*,*,*,*,*,*,*">
<Border Grid.Column="0"
        Padding="10" <!--Increase hit area using Padding-->           
        Stroke="Transparent"     
        StrokeThickness="1"
        BackgroundColor="LightGray"
        x:Name="Cell0">
<Label Text="A"
                   HorizontalOptions="Center"
                   VerticalOptions="Center"
                   FontSize="20"
                   TextColor="Black"
                   x:Name="CharLabel0" />
<!--Attach GestureRecognizers to the Border-->
<Border.GestureRecognizers>
<TapGestureRecognizer Tapped="TapGestureRecognizer_Tapped" CommandParameter="0"/>
</Border.GestureRecognizers>
</Border>
 
<!--Do the same with other labels-->
</Grid>

Hope this helps you clarify the issue and solution.

Answer 2

To improve tap feedback on small one-character labels:

1. Wrap each Label in a ContentView or Frame with padding to enlarge the tappable area:

<ContentView Padding="10" BackgroundColor="Transparent">

  <Label Text="A">

    <Label.GestureRecognizers>

      <TapGestureRecognizer Tapped="OnLabelTapped" />

    </Label.GestureRecognizers>

  </Label>

</ContentView>

Add visual feedback like scale or color animation in the Tapped event to enhance responsiveness. Make sure InputTransparent is set to false on all wrappers. Optionally, use a Button with transparent background instead of a Label for better touch handling.

Let me know if you’d like code examples for the animation! Certainly! Here’s a clear and concise answer:

To improve tap feedback on small one-character labels:

Wrap each Label in a ContentView or Frame with padding to enlarge the tappable area:

<ContentView Padding="10" BackgroundColor="Transparent">

  <Label Text="A">

    <Label.GestureRecognizers>

      <TapGestureRecognizer Tapped="OnLabelTapped" />

    </Label.GestureRecognizers>

  </Label>

</ContentView>

Add visual feedback like scale or color animation in the Tapped event to enhance responsiveness.

Make sure InputTransparent is set to false on all wrappers.

Optionally, use a Button with transparent background instead of a Label for better touch handling.