Accessibility Settings

If you find your computer difficult to use because of a disability you can use the Accessibility Option in Windows to change the items listed below. For detailed instructions on how to change the Accessibility Options, visit AbilityNet's my computer, my way website

Keyboard

If you have difficulty controlling movement, your computer can be set to ignore when the same key is pressed several times. You can also set your computer to make sounds to let you know when you have switched on capital (Caps) and number locks.

Mouse

If you have difficulty holding or controlling movement you can move the cursor (pointer) round the screen using the number keys on your keyboard instead of the mouse.

Sound

If you are deaf or hard of hearing you can set your computer to show you messages if your computer makes a sound, for example when a new e-mail is received.

Display

If you have a visual impairment or a learning difficulty such as dyslexia you can change the colours of text and background on your screen.