Click on the links below to find descriptions and screenshots of the some of Windows most useful accessibility options:

• Sticky Keys
  
  
• FilterKeys
  
  
• MouseKeys
  
  
• High Contrast
  • high contrast - black screen
• high contrast - white screen
  
• Enlarged Text

Filter Keys

FilterKeys allow you to change the length of time it takes for a keystroke to be show up on the screen. So if you press several keys accidentally, nothing happens. The Filter Keys option is useful when shaky or jerking hand movements cause unwanted extra keystrokes. If you have fine motor difficulties, this feature allows you to set your own preference of when the keystrokes will appear on the screen.

MouseKeys

If you do not want to use the mouse, MouseKeys allow you to use the numeric keyboard for all the mouse functions.You can also set the speed of the pointer. It is located under the Mouse Tab.

High Contrast

For some of us, it is easier to see whats on the screen if there is a high contrast. Windows allows you to change how your screen looks. Below are examples of high contrast black and white screens while using Literacy Explorer.

High Contrast Black

High Contrast White

Make Text Larger

If you prefer to have large print on your screen, you can also change by going to your "Display Properties." The easiest way to get there, is to right click on your desktop and go down to "Properties." (Display is also located in your control panel) Once you are there, click on the Appearance Tab. In the drop down menu under "Scheme," select Windows Standard (extra large) or (large)

Note: *If you want to just change the size of the text while surfing the web & you are using Netscape Navigator, all you need to do is press CTRL + ].