Accessibility features in Microsoft® Internet Explorer make it easier to explore the Internet, see items in the browser, and use the keyboard and mouse.
Display and Readability
Internet Explorer 6 includes numerous options to make things easier to see on the computer screen, or to adjust to your visual preferences including:
Increase or Decrease the Font Size of Web Pages Displayed
on Screen
Ignore Colors, Font Styles, or Font Sizes Specified on Web Pages
Select a Font Style for Web Pages that Do Not Have a
Specified Text Font
Select Text and Background Colors of Web Pages
Select Link Colors
Select Hover Link Colors
Format Web Pages Using a Custom Style Sheet
Always Expand ALT Text for Images
Turn On or Turn Off Smooth Scrolling
Turn On or Turn Off Play Animations in Web Pages
Turn On or Turn Off Play Videos in Web Pages
Turn On or Turn Off Show Pictures
Turn On or Turn Off Print Background Colors and Images
Move System Caret with Focus/Selection Changes
In Internet Explorer 6 you can choose a number of options to make your keyboard and mouse faster and easier to use. Options you can adjust include:
Change the Toolbar Button Icon Size
Add or Remove Buttons on Your Toolbar
Change the Order of Toolbar Buttons
Fill in Web Addresses Automatically
Fill in Routine Form Entries Automatically
Fill in User Names and Passwords Automatically
www.microsoft.com/enable/
Sounds and Speech
In addition to the Windows
XP sound and speech options, in Internet Explorer 6 you can also:
Turn On or Turn Off Play Sounds in Web Pages
Note to Assistive Technology Product Users
If you use assistive technology products, be sure to contact your assistive technology manufacturer (www.microsoft.com/enable/at/) to check compatibility with Windows XP and to learn how to adjust your settings to optimize compatibility.
Accessibility Resources for Internet Explorer 6
Internet Explorer 6 Accessibility Resources
www.microsoft.com/enable/products/IE6/
Step by Step Tutorials for Accessibility Features
www.microsoft.com/enable/training/IE6/
Keyboard Assistance
www.microsoft.com/enable/products/keyboard.aspx
Assistive Technology Products
www.microsoft.com/enable/at/
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