singletaps

Singletaps is a term used primarily in discussions of touch-based interfaces to describe the action of a single tap on a touchscreen and the events generated by that action. It is not a formal standard, and its exact meaning can vary by platform or discipline.

In mobile development and UI/UX, a singletap typically refers to a quick tap with one finger that activates a primary action, such as selecting an item or opening a view. It is distinct from other gestures such as double-tap, long-press, swipe, or multi-finger gestures. Many frameworks expose a single-tap handler (for example, onTap or onSingleTap) and may enforce a minimum tap duration.

In analytics and telemetry, singletap events are logged as user interactions, with attributes like timestamp, target element, screen, tap location, and outcome. They are used to assess engagement, navigation flow, task completion times, and input latency.

Accessibility considerations emphasize that tappable controls must be large enough and reliably recognized by assistive technologies, with alternative input methods provided if single taps are insufficient for certain users.

The term is informal and not universally standardized across platforms. When encountering singletaps, one should consult the relevant framework or design guidelines to understand the exact semantics and event data used in that context.