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What is Fitts’s Law in UX design?
Updated May 6, 2026
Short answer
Fitts’s Law predicts that the time to interact with a target depends on its size and distance.
Deep explanation
Fitts’s Law is a fundamental UX principle stating that larger and closer UI elements are faster to interact with. It is used to optimize button sizes, spacing, and layout efficiency. Designers use it to reduce interaction time and improve usability, especially in mobile and touch interfaces.
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