Basic Accessibility Options

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Basic Accessibility Options
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Right Click on the screen and the following menu
will appear.
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To Change the appearance of the boxes
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Font Size
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Desktop Properties
As you can see compared to the previous slide the
font size of the entire desktop is altered.
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To enlarge the on screen icons
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Changing the Background
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Desktop Colour changes
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Microsoft WORD
When typing or reading documents it is sometimes
easier to do so with a darker background and
lighter font. To do this go to the Tools tab and
scroll down to options.
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MS Word options dialog box
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Blue background with white text
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Size of the page
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150 magnification using Zoom menu
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Icons
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Customise - options dialog box
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Large icons, magnified page
As you can see it greatly increases the size of
the icons.
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The control panel also offers accessibility
options.
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Control Panel and accessibility options
Click on accessibility options to open the menu
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High contrast mode chosen
Choose the Display tab.
Check the high contrast box
Click ok
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The contrast will be changed on the desktop and
all programs.
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However, PowerPoint does not change in edit mode!
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MORE!!!

• There is plenty more to explore!
• The control panel has many options!
• Dont be afraid to play around!! You never know
  what you will find helps you!!
• You may find reading text on a normal screen fine
  during the day, but harder at night, try colour!!
  It can really help!!