• Keep On-Screen Keyboard always on top
  • Make the Computer Easier to See
  • Turn on Audio Description
  • Change the size of text and icons
  • Adjust the color and transparency of the window borders
  • To choose other color combinations
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    Set On-Screen Keyboard to use audible clicks (Click Sound)


    You can set On-Screen Keyboard to register keystrokes with an audible click sound.




    Mouse actions

    Keyboard actions

    1

    • Start or turn on On-Screen Keyboard

    2

    In On-Screen Keyboard, select:

    • Settings.

    • Use Click Sound.

    In On-Screen Keyboard, select:

    • Settings by pressing ALT+S.

    • Use Click Sound by pressing U.



    Keep On-Screen Keyboard always on top


    You can set On-Screen Keyboard to stay always on top of other objects such as dialog boxes on your screen, so it is always accessible.




    Mouse actions

    Keyboard actions

    1

    • Start or turn on On-Screen Keyboard

    • Start or turn on On-Screen Keyboard

    2

    In On-Screen Keyboard, select:

    • Settings.

    • Always on Top.

    In On-Screen Keyboard, select:

    • Settings by pressing ALT+S.

    • Always on Top by pressing A.


    Make the Computer Easier to See

    Turn on High Contrast and change the settings


    High Contrast heightens the color contrast of some text and images on your computer screen, making those items more distinct and easier to identify. Increasing the contrast in colors reduces eyestrain and makes things easier to read for many people.




    Mouse actions

    Keyboard actions

    1

    To open the Ease of Access Center, select:

    • Start.

    • Control Panel.

    • Ease of Access.

    • Ease of Access Center.

    To open the Ease of Access Center, press:

    • Windows logo key +U.

    2

    Under Quick access to common tools, select:

    • Set up High Contrast.

    Under Quick access to common tools, select:

    • Set up High Contrast by pressing ALT+U.

    3

    Under High Contrast, select:

    Under High Contrast, select:

    • Choose a High Contrast color scheme by pressing ENTER.

    4

    Under Color scheme, select:

    • One of the High Contrast options from the list.

    • OK.

    • Select Color scheme, by pressing ALT+C.

    • Choose a color scheme from the list by pressing the arrow keys, then ENTER.

    5

    Under High Contrast, to use the shortcut to turn High Contrast on or off, select:

    • Turn on High Contrast when left ALT + left SHIFT + PRINT SCREEN is pressed.

    Under High Contrast, to use the shortcut to turn High Contrast on or off, select:

    • Turn on High Contrast when left ALT + left SHIFT + PRINT SCREEN is pressed by pressing ALT+L.

    6

    When using keyboard shortcuts to turn Ease of Access settings on, select one or both of these notification options:

    • Display a warning message when turning a setting on for a visual notification.

    • Make a sound when turning a setting on or off, for a sound notification.

    • Select Save.

    When using keyboard shortcuts to turn Ease of Access settings on, select one or both of these notification options:

    • Display a warning message when turning a setting on for a visual notification, by pressing ALT+A.

    • Make a sound when turning a setting on or off, for a sound notification, by pressing ALT+M.

    • Select Save by pressing ALT+S.


    Turn on Audio Description


    Set your computer to describe what's happening in videos by hearing an audio description (only available on some videos where video authors have provided this information).




    Mouse actions

    Keyboard actions

    1

    To open the Ease of Access Center, select:

    • Start.

    • Control Panel.

    • Ease of Access.

    • Ease of Access Center.

    To open the Ease of Access Center, press:

    • Windows logo key +U.

    2

    Under Explore all settings, select:

    Under Explore all settings, select:

    • Use the computer without a display by pressing TAB, then ENTER.

    3

    Under Hear text read aloud, select:

    • Turn on Audio Description.

    • Select Save.

    Under Hear text read aloud, select:

    • Turn on Audio Description by pressing ALT+I.

    • Select Save by pressing ALT+S.


    Change the size of text and icons


    To increase the size of fonts and other items on the screen, use a higher DPI (dots per inch) scale. To fit more information on the screen, make the fonts and individual items appear smaller, by using a lower DPI.




    Mouse actions

    Keyboard actions

    1

    To open the Ease of Access Center, select:

    • Start.

    • Control Panel.

    • Ease of Access.

    • Ease of Access Center.

    To open the Ease of Access Center, press:

    • Windows logo key +U.

    2

    Under Explore all settings, select:

    • Make the computer easier to see.

    Under Explore all settings, select:

    • Make the computer easier to see by pressing TAB, then ENTER.

    3

    Under Make things on the screen larger, select:

    • Change the size of text and icons.

    Under Make things on the screen larger, select:

    • Change the size of text and icons by pressing ALT+Z.

    4

    Select the size you want:

    • Default scale (96 DPI) - fit more information.

    • Larger scale (120 DPI) - make text more readable.

    • Select OK.

    Select the size you want:

    • Default scale (96 DPI) - fit more information by pressing ALT+D.

    • Larger scale (120 DPI) - make text more readable by pressing ALT+L.

    • Select OK by pressing TAB, then ENTER.



    Note: This option requires administrator privileges on your computer. If you are authorized to change settings, when the User Account Control dialog box appears, select Continue (ALT+C).

    Adjust the color and transparency of the window borders


    You can change the color of windows, the Start menu, and the taskbar. Pick a color or make your own.




    Mouse actions

    Keyboard actions

    1

    To open the Ease of Access Center, select:

    • Start.

    • Control Panel.

    • Ease of Access.

    • Ease of Access Center.

    To open the Ease of Access Center, press:

    • Windows logo key +U.

    2

    Under Explore all settings, select:

    • Make the computer easier to see.

    Under Explore all settings, select:

    • Make the computer easier to see by pressing TAB, then ENTER.

    3

    Under Make things on the screen easier to see, select:

    • Adjust the color and transparency of the window borders.

    Note: If the Adjust the color and transparency of the window borders link is not active, your computer does not support this setting.

    Under Make things on the screen easier to see, select:

    • Adjust the color and transparency of the window borders, by pressing ALT+J.

    Note: If the Adjust the color and transparency of the window borders link is not active, your computer does not support this setting.

    4

    Under Windows Color and Appearance, select:

    • A color scheme from the available options.

    • Enable transparency to apply that effect.

    • Adjust Transparency by moving the slider to the desired level.

    Under Windows Color and Appearance, select:

    • A color scheme from the available options by pressing TAB.

    • Enable transparency to apply that effect by pressing ALT+N.

    • Adjust Transparency by moving the slider to the desired level by pressing TAB, then the arrow keys.

    5

    If you want to adjust hue, saturation, and brightness, select:

    • Show color mixer, and move the sliders to the desired levels.

    If you want to adjust hue, saturation, and brightness, select:

    • Show color mixer, by pressing TAB, then SPACEBAR.

    • Move the sliders to the desired levels by pressing TAB to select, and then the arrow keys.


    To choose other color combinations
    Mouse actions

    Keyboard actions

    6

    To choose other color combinations, select:

    • Open classic appearance properties for more color options.

    • Color scheme to choose a color scheme.

    • Select OK.

    To choose other color combinations:

    • Open classic appearance properties for more color options by pressing TAB, then ENTER.

    • Move to Color scheme by pressing ALT+C.

    • Use the arrow keys to move to your color scheme selection.

    • Press ENTER.





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