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Run programs from the Address bar. Did you know that in Windows Me you can run programs from the Address bar in the browser? The next time you are surfing the Web and want to run a program such as Microsoft Word, just type the program name (including its path) in the Address bar, and then press ENTER. For example, you might type: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\winword.exe.
Get back to the desktop quickly. Ever tried to get back to the desktop when you have several windows open? It's quite a task minimizing all of those windows one by one. That's why Windows Me has a Show Desktop button conveniently located on the taskbar.

No matter how many windows are open, you can click just this button to minimize all windows at once. Try it out! If you change your mind and don't want to use the desktop, you can click the Show Desktop button again to restore all of your windows.

Note   If you don't see the Show Desktop button, right-click the taskbar, point to Toolbars, and make sure Quick Launch is checked.
Browse the Web and your files with one program. Why use different programs to browse the Web, your hard disk, and a network? Internet Explorer provides a single place where you can browse anything! That's right, you can switch back and forth between Web pages, files and folders on your computer, network drives, and pages on a corporate intranet—all from the same browser! The buttons on the toolbar change to match the content that you are viewing, and you always have access to Back and Forward buttons so you can get back to where you started. How does it work? If you're surfing the Web and you decide you want to look at a folder on your hard disk, just type the path in the Address bar. Or, if you are looking at files in My Computer and you want to check out a Web page, type the address in the Address bar. Try it!
Close several programs at once. Ever get in a hurry and suddenly need to close multiple programs and windows all at once? Relax.

Here's a cool trick for getting that done fast:

  1. Choose the programs and documents you want to close by holding down the CTRL key while you click each item's button on the taskbar.
  2. Right-click one of the selected buttons, and then click Close.

Set system date and time. Wondering which clock has the correct time? Make your computer's clock agree with all the other clocks in your home or office.

Here's how:

  1. On the right side of the taskbar, double-click the time.
  2. To set the date, click the correct day, month, and year.
  3. To set the time, enter the correct time into the box.
  4. To set your time zone, select the correct zone from the drop-down menu.
Ways to delete a file or folder. Folders and files starting to clutter up your hard disk? Windows Me gives you several ways to get rid of files and folders you don't want.

Within Windows Explorer, you can use any of these methods:

  • Right-click the file or folder, and then click Delete.
  • Select the file or folder, and then press the DELETE key.
  • Select the file or folder, click the File menu, and then click Delete.
  • Drag the file or folder to the Recycle Bin on the desktop.
Explore more with Explorer bars. When you use Web view in a Windows Explorer window (including My Computer, My Documents, and Control Panel), you can add Internet Explorer capabilities. For example, you can use your favorite search engine, view your History list, or search your Favorites list. On the View menu, point to Explorer Bars, and then click Search, Favorites, or History. To return the window to its original state, click the View menu, point to Explorer Bars, and click Folders.
Undo actions in Windows. Have you ever accidentally deleted, renamed, moved, or copied a file you didn't intend to? Windows Me has an Undo command in every window, and it works just like the Undo command in other Microsoft applications. If you're viewing a window (for example, a Windows Explorer window) in Web view, just click Undo on the toolbar. If you're not using Web view, click Undo on the Edit menu.
Turn on file name extensions. By default, Windows Me hides file name extensions for all known file types, which is fine if you're in Details view. But you many want to see extensions in other views—and some e-mail programs may even have difficulty recognizing attachments without them.

To turn on extensions:

  1. On the Tools menu in Windows Explorer, click Folder Options.
  2. Click the View tab.
  3. Clear the Hide file extensions for known file types check box.

Note   You can set or remove this option for individual folders by opening the folder and following the steps above.

Move or copy files to subfolders. You can use Windows Explorer to move or copy a file by dragging the file icon to a folder. When you have All Folders displayed on the left side of the window, it's easy to drag a file to a different folder.

If the folder you want isn't visible because the folder it's in is not expanded, here's a trick that will save you time and frustration.

  1. Drag the file icon to the collapsed (unexpanded) folder, and hold it there for a few seconds.
  2. The folder automatically expands and you can drop the file into the folder you want.
Rearrange programs on the Start menu. Is there a program on your Start menu that you always use? Would it be more convenient to have it at the top of the menu?

Here's how to easily rearrange the programs on your Start menu by dragging and dropping:

  1. Click the Start button, and then point to Programs.
  2. To move a program, drag the icon to the place in the list where you want it. You can also move program group folders by dragging them in the list.

You can also see programs listed alphabetically:

  1. Click the Start button, and then point to Programs.
  2. Right-click the programs list, and then click Sort by Name.
Set your windows so they all have the same view. Like to see lists of your files in a certain way—as large icons, for example, or with detailed information? You can set your view options (Details, Thumbnails, List, and more) the way you want them for all your folders at once.

Here's how:

  1. On the Tools menu in Windows Explorer, click Folder Options.
  2. Click the View tab.
  3. Set the view for this folder the way you want it to be for all folders.
  4. Click Like Current Folder, click Yes to confirm, and click OK.
Show hidden program or system files. Showing hidden files can come in handy—for example, say you've tried to delete everything from a floppy disk and the disk properties still indicate 100K of disk space is being used by hidden files.

To see hidden files, follow these steps in any folder window:

  1. On the Tools menu, click Folder Options.
  2. Click the View tab.
  3. Choose the Show hidden files and folders radio button.

Warning!   Don't be tempted to delete system files that Windows needs—when in doubt, leave them as you found them!
Use single-click everywhere. It's so easy to navigate the Web! Just click a link and the page opens. Wouldn't it be nice if you could just click an icon in Windows to open a program or document? Well, today is your lucky day. Windows Me supports single-clicking for folders and icons.

Here's how to do it:

  1. In the Tools menu in an Explorer window, click Folder Options.
  2. In the Click items as follows section, select Single-click to open an item (point to select).
  3. If you want to have more control over the exact settings, click the View tab, and then choose your desired settings.
Speed up your programs. The Disk Defragmenter in Windows Me gathers the program files that you use most often and moves them to faster areas of the hard disk.

To run Disk Defragmenter:

  1. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click Disk Defragmenter.
  2. Click the Settings button, select the options you want (to ensure fastest startup of programs, select the first check box), and then click OK.
  3. Choose the drive you want to defragment from the drop-down menu, and then click OK.

You can also schedule Disk Defragmenter as part of your regularly scheduled tasks in the Windows Me Maintenance Wizard.
Open a Web page from the Start menu. With Windows Me, you can get to a Web page from anywhere—even from the Run command on the Start menu.

Here's how:

  1. On the Start menu, click Run.
  2. In the Open: box, type the address of the Web page you want to open.
Surf your computer the same way you surf the Web. You can surf the contents of your computer, similar to the way you surf the Web with your browser.

Here's how:

  1. On your desktop, click My Computer to open a window.
  2. On the Tools menu, click Folder Options.
  3. On the General and View tabs, you can assign several types of Web-like behaviors to your folders.

Along the left side of the window, useful information about the item you click appears. For example, if you point to a disk drive, the disk size and free space are listed. If you point to a folder, a folder description appears. If you point to a file, you can see document details and (in the case of graphics) a thumbnail image of the file.
Customize the taskbar. Want to customize your taskbar so you can do everything from one place, including starting programs, viewing documents, and surfing the Web? Wouldn't it be great if there were an Address bar or Links bar on the taskbar along with your program buttons?

With Windows Me, you can customize the taskbar to meet your every need. Here's how:

  • Right-click the background of the taskbar, point to Toolbars, and then click the toolbar you want to add: an Address bar, a Links bar, a toolbar containing all items on your desktop, or the Quick Launch bar.

You can also create your own toolbar from any folder.

  • Right-click the background of the taskbar, point to Toolbars, and then click New Toolbar. Pick a folder from the list. A toolbar containing all items in that folder will be added to your taskbar.

You can drag the new toolbar to any location on your desktop, and easily remove a toolbar from the taskbar by right-clicking the taskbar and then clicking the item again to remove the check mark.
Search the Web directly from the taskbar. Windows Me lets you search the Web right from your taskbar. That makes your access to the Internet even more handy.

To get started, you'll need to open an Address toolbar on your taskbar. Here's how:

  1. Right-click a blank area on the taskbar.
  2. Point to Toolbars, and then click Address. The Address toolbar appears on the taskbar.
  3. To search the Web, begin typing a Web address (URL) in the text box. The AutoComplete feature will suggest URLs based on sites you've visited. Or type go, find, or ? followed by a word or a phrase.
Change your user profile. In Windows Me, when you want to change which items are personalized for your profile, you simply update your User Settings.

Here's how:

  1. On the Start menu, point to Settings, point to Control Panel, and then click the Users icon.
  2. Select your name in the list of users, and then click Change Settings.
  3. In the Personalized Items Settings dialog box, select which items you would like to personalize, and then click OK.

Remember that the more settings you save, the more disk space is used.
Adjust Accessibility Options. You can access most of the accessibility settings in Windows Me by selecting the Accessibility Options icon. When you select Accessibility Options, you'll find the settings grouped on these tabs: Keyboard, Sound, Display, Mouse, and General.

Steps using the keyboard:

  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Settings by pressing S.
  • Select Control Panel by pressing C.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Select the Accessibility Options icon by using the arrow keys.
  • Press ENTER.

Note   If all of the Control Panel icons are not displayed, press the TAB key until view all Control Panel options is selected, and then press ENTER.

  1. In the Accessibility Options dialog box, select a tab by pressing CTRL+TAB (continue pressing TAB until you reach the desired tab).
  • To access keyboard options, select the Keyboard tab.
  • To access sound options, select the Sound tab.
  • To access display options, select the Display tab.
  • To access mouse options, select the Mouse tab.
  • To access other accessibility options, select the General tab.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Settings.
  • Click Control Panel.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Click Accessibility Options.

Note   If all of the Control Panel icons are not displayed, click view all Control Panel options.

  1. In the Accessibility Options dialog box:
  • To access keyboard settings, select the Keyboard tab.
  • To access sound settings, select the Sound tab.
  • To access display settings, select the Display tab.
  • To access mouse settings, select the Mouse tab.
  • To access other accessibility settings, select the General tab.
Set administrative options for accessibility settings. This option in the Accessibility Wizard allows you to:
  • Turn off StickyKeys, FilterKeys, ToggleKeys, and High Contrast features automatically after a specified period.
  • Leave accessibility settings on.
  • Make accessibility settings the default for new users, or for the current user profile only.
  • Save settings to a file.

Steps using the keyboard:

  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Programs by pressing P.
  • Move to Accessories by pressing the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key. Press ENTER.
  • Move to Accessibility, and then press ENTER.
  • Move to Accessibility Wizard, and then press ENTER.
  1. In the Welcome to the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Press ENTER.
  1. In the Text Size dialog box:
  • Select the text option you want by using the UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW keys.
  • Press ENTER.
  1. In the Display Settings dialog box:
  • Select the options you want.
  • Press ENTER.
  1. In the Set Wizard Options dialog box:
  • Select the I want to set administrative options check box by pressing A.
  • Press ENTER to continue through the wizard (use the arrow keys and ENTER to select the appropriate options).
  1. In the Completing the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Press ENTER to save your changes and exit the wizard.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Programs.
  • Point to Accessories.
  • Point to Accessibility.
  • Click Accessibility Wizard.
  1. In the Welcome to the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Click Next.
  1. In the Text Size dialog box:
  • Select the text size option you want.
  • Click Next.
  1. In the Display Settings dialog box:
  • Select the options you want.
  • Click Next.
  1. In the Set Wizard Options dialog box:
  • Select the I want to set administrative options check box.
  • Click Next to continue through the wizard.
  1. In the Completing the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Click Finish to save your changes and exit the wizard.
Activate clicking mode. Steps using the keyboard:
  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Programs by pressing P.
  • Move to Accessories by pressing the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key. Press ENTER.
  • Move to Accessibility, and then press ENTER.
  • Move to On-Screen Keyboard, and then press ENTER.

Note   A message box with a link to more information about the On-Screen Keyboard may appear. To close the box, press ENTER.

  1. In the On-Screen Keyboard window:
  • Display the Settings menu by pressing ALT+S.
  • Select Typing Mode by pressing T.
  1. In the Typing Mode dialog box:
  • Select Click to select by pressing ALT+K.
  1. To close the Typing Mode dialog box:
  • Press ENTER.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Programs.
  • Point to Accessories.
  • Point to Accessibility.
  • Click On-Screen Keyboard.

Note   A message box with a link to more information about the On-Screen Keyboard may appear. To close the box, click OK.

  1. In the On-Screen Keyboard window:
  • On the Settings menu, click Typing Mode.
  1. In the Typing Mode dialog box:
  • Select Click to select.
  1. To close the Typing Mode dialog box:
  • Click OK.
Adjust cursor settings. You can adjust the blink rate of your cursor and its width on the screen. These options can help make the cursor easier to see on your screen or less distracting if you want. Follow these steps to adjust cursor settings.

Steps using the keyboard:

  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Settings by pressing S.
  • Select Control Panel by pressing C.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Select the Accessibility Options icon by using the arrow keys.
  • Press ENTER.

Note   If all of the Control Panel icons are not displayed, press the TAB key until view all Control Panel options is selected, and then press ENTER.

  1. In the Accessibility Properties dialog box:
  • Move to the Display tab by pressing CTRL + TAB.
  1. In the Cursor Settings area:
  • Move to Cursor Blink Rate by pressing ALT + R, then adjust the setting from slow to fast by using the LEFT ARROW or RIGHT ARROW keys.
  • Move to Cursor Width by pressing ALT + W, then adjust the setting from narrow to wide by using the LEFT ARROW or RIGHT ARROW keys.
  • Press ENTER twice to save your settings and close the dialog boxes.
  1. To close Control Panel:
  • Press ALT+F, C.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Settings.
  • Click Control Panel.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Click Accessibility Options.
  1. In the Accessibility Properties dialog box:
  • Select the Display tab.
  1. In the Cursor Settings area:
  • Adjust the Cursor Blink Rate by moving the slider left for slower, right for faster.
  • Adjust the Cursor Width by moving the slider left for narrower, right for wider.
  • Click OK twice to save your settings and close the dialog boxes.
  1. To close Control Panel:
  • On the File menu, click Close.
Set options for people who are deaf or have difficulty hearing sounds from the computer. This option in the Accessibility Wizard allows you to:
  • Show visual warnings to notify of system events.
  • See captions for speech and sounds in programs that offer this feature.
  • Save the settings to a file.

Steps using the keyboard:

  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Programs by pressing P.
  • Move to Accessories by pressing the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key. Press ENTER.
  • Move to Accessibility, and then press ENTER.
  • Move to Accessibility Wizard, and then press ENTER.
  1. In the Welcome to the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Press ENTER.
  1. In the Text Size dialog box:
  • Select the text option you want by using the UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW keys.
  • Press ENTER.
  1. In the Display Settings dialog box:
  • Select the options you want.
  • Press ENTER.
  1. In the Set Wizard Options dialog box:
  • Select the I am deaf or have difficulty hearing sounds from the computer check box by pressing D.
  • Press ENTER to continue through the wizard (use the arrow keys to select the appropriate options).
  1. In the Completing the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Press ENTER to save your changes and exit the wizard.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Programs.
  • Point to Accessories.
  • Point to Accessibility.
  • Click Accessibility Wizard.
  1. In the Welcome to the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Click Next.
  1. In the Text Size dialog box:
  • Select the text size option you want.
  • Click Next.
  1. In the Display Settings dialog box:
  • Select the options you want.
  • Click Next.
  1. In the Set Wizard Options dialog box:
  • Select the I am deaf or have difficulty hearing sounds from the computer check box.
  • Click Next to continue through the wizard.
  1. In the Completing the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Click Finish to save your changes and exit the wizard.
Adjust display options. Select the Display icon in Control Panel to customize your desktop display including selecting screen elements and schemes, adjusting the screen area and font sizes, selecting a screen saver, changing the size and color of your icons, and smoothing the edges of screen fonts.

Steps using the keyboard:

  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Settings by pressing S.
  • Select Control Panel by pressing C.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Select the Display icon by using the arrow keys.
  • Press ENTER.

Note   If all of the Control Panel icons are not displayed, press the TAB key until view all Control Panel options is selected, and then press ENTER.

  1. In the Display Properties dialog box, move to the appropriate tab by pressing CTRL+TAB:
  • To make changes to screen elements and schemes, select the Appearance tab.
  • To change the size and color of your icons and to smooth the edges of screen fonts, select the Effects tab.
  • To adjust the screen area and font sizes, select the Settings tab.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Settings.
  • Click Control Panel.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Click the Display icon.

Note   If all of the Control Panel icons are not displayed, click view all Control Panel options.

  1. In the Display Properties dialog box, select the appropriate tab:
  • To make changes to screen elements and schemes, select the Appearance tab.
  • To change the size and color of your icons and to smooth the edges of screen fonts, select the Effects tab.
  • To adjust the screen area and font sizes, select the Settings tab.
Turn FilterKeys on and off. FilterKeys adjust the keyboard response so that inadvertently repeated keystrokes are ignored.

Steps using the keyboard:

  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Settings by pressing S.
  • Select Control Panel by pressing C.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Select the Accessibility Options icon by using the arrow keys.
  • Press ENTER.

Note   If all of the Control Panel icons are not displayed, press the TAB key until view all Control Panel options is selected, and then press ENTER.

  1. In the Accessibility Properties dialog box:
  • Move to the Keyboard tab by pressing CTRL-TAB.
  1. On the Keyboard tab:
  • To turn on FilterKeys, select the Use FilterKeys check box by pressing F.

OR

  • To turn off FilterKeys, clear the Use FilterKeys check box by pressing F.
  • Press ENTER.
  1. To close Control Panel:
  • Press ALT+F, C.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Settings.
  • Click Control Panel.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Click Accessibility Options.
  1. In the Accessibility Properties dialog box:
  • Select the Keyboard tab.
  1. On the Keyboard tab:
  • To turn on FilterKeys, select the Use FilterKeys check box.

OR

  • To turn off FilterKeys, clear the Use FilterKeys check box.
  • Click OK.
  1. To close Control Panel:
  • On the File menu, click Close.
Select FilterKeys settings. When the FilterKeys feature is turned on, multiple keystrokes to one key are ignored within a certain timeframe. You can select the timeframe by using FilterKeys settings.

Steps using the keyboard:

  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Settings by pressing S.
  • Select Control Panel by pressing C.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Select the Accessibility Options icon by using the arrow keys.
  • Press ENTER.

Note   If all of the Control Panel icons are not displayed, press the TAB key until view all Control Panel options is selected, and then press ENTER.

  1. In the Accessibility Properties dialog box:
  • Move to the Keyboard tab by pressing CTRL-TAB.
  1. On the Keyboard tab:
  • Select the Use FilterKeys check box by pressing F.
  1. To access FilterKeys settings:
  • Select Settings by pressing E.
  1. In the Settings for FilterKeys dialog box:
  • Select options by pressing the underlined access keys.
  • Press ENTER twice to save the settings and exit Accessibility Properties.
  1. To close Control Panel:
  • Press ALT+F, C.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Settings.
  • Click Control Panel.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Click Accessibility Options.
  1. In the Accessibility Properties dialog box:
  • Select the Keyboard tab.
  1. On the Keyboard tab:
  • Select the Use FilterKeys check box.
  1. To access FilterKeys settings:
  • Click Settings.
  1. In the Settings for FilterKeys dialog box:
  • Select the options you want.
  • Click OK twice to save the settings and exit Accessibility Properties.
  1. To close Control Panel:
  • On the File menu, click Close.
Adjust folder options. Select the Folder Options icon in Control Panel to change settings for Web and folder views, the number of clicks required to open items, and advanced files and folders settings.

Steps using the keyboard:

  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Settings by pressing S.
  • Select Control Panel by pressing C.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Select the Folder icon by using the arrow keys.
  • Press ENTER.

Note   If all of the Control Panel icons are not displayed, press the TAB key until view all Control Panel options is selected, and then press ENTER.

  1. In the Folder Properties dialog box, move to the appropriate tab by pressing CTRL+TAB:
  • To make changes to the Active Desktop, Web and folder views, the number of clicks to open items, and more, select the General tab.
  • To change folder views and select advanced files and folders settings, select the View tab.
  • To view, select, add, and delete registered file types, select the File Types tab.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Settings.
  • Click Control Panel.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Click the Folder icon.

Note   If all of the Control Panel icons are not displayed, click view all Control Panel options.

  1. In the Folder Properties dialog box, select the appropriate tab:
  • To make changes to the Active Desktop, Web and folder views, the number of clicks to open items, and more, select the General tab.
  • To change folder views and select advanced files and folders settings, select the View tab.
  • To view, select, add, and delete registered file types, select the File Types tab.
Select the font for on-screen keyboard keys. Steps using the keyboard:
  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Programs by pressing P.
  • Move to Accessories by pressing the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key. Press ENTER.
  • Move to Accessibility, and then press ENTER.
  • Move to On-Screen Keyboard, and then press ENTER.

Note   A message box with a link to more information about the On-Screen Keyboard may appear. To close the box, press ENTER.

  1. In the On-Screen Keyboard window:
  • Display the Settings menu by pressing ALT+S.
  • Select Font by pressing F.
  1. In the Font dialog box:
  • Select a font, font style, and font size by using the UP ARROW, DOWN ARROW, and TAB keys.
  1. To close the Typing Mode dialog box:
  • Press ENTER.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Programs.
  • Point to Accessories.
  • Point to Accessibility.
  • Click On-Screen Keyboard.

Note   A message box with a link to more information about the On-Screen Keyboard may appear. To close the box, click OK.

  1. In the On-Screen Keyboard window:
  • On the Settings menu, select Font.
  1. In the Font dialog box:
  • Select a font, font style, and font size.
  1. Click OK.
Change the font size of text on the screen. Steps using the keyboard:
  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Programs by pressing P.
  • Move to Accessories by pressing the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key. Press ENTER.
  • Move to Accessibility, and then press ENTER.
  • Move to Accessibility Wizard, and then press ENTER.

Note   A message box with a link to more information about the On-Screen Keyboard may appear. To close the box, press ENTER.

  1. In the Welcome to the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Press ENTER.
  1. In the Text Size dialog box:
  • Select Use large window titles and menus by using the UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW keys.
  • Press N to continue through the wizard (use the arrow keys and ENTER to select the appropriate options).
  1. In the Completing the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Press ENTER to save your changes and exit the wizard.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Programs.
  • Point to Accessories.
  • Point to Accessibility.
  • Click Accessibility Wizard.
  1. In the Welcome to the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Click Next.
  1. In the Text Size dialog box:
  • Select Use large window titles and menus.
  • Click Next to continue through the wizard.
  1. In the Completing the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Click Finish to save your changes and exit the wizard.
Turn high contrast on and off. High-contrast color schemes can make the screen easier to view for some users by heightening screen contrast with alternative color combinations and font sizes.

Steps using the keyboard:

  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Settings by pressing S.
  • Select Control Panel by pressing C.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Select the Accessibility Options icon by using the arrow keys.
  • Press ENTER.

Note   If all of the Control Panel icons are not displayed, press the TAB key until view all Control Panel options is selected, and then press ENTER.

  1. In the Accessibility Properties dialog box:
  • Select the Display tab by holding down the CTRL key and pressing the TAB key twice.
  1. On the Display tab:
  • To turn on High Contrast, select the Use High Contrast check box by pressing ALT+U.

OR

  • To turn off High Contrast, clear the Use High Contrast check box by pressing ALT+U.
  • Press ENTER.
  1. To close Control Panel:
  • Press ALT+F, C.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Settings.
  • Click Control Panel.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Click Accessibility Options.
  1. In the Accessibility Properties dialog box:
  • Select the Display tab.
  1. On the Display tab:
  • To turn on High Contrast, select the Use High Contrast check box.

OR

  • To turn off High Contrast, clear the Use High Contrast check box.
  • Click OK.
  1. To close Control Panel:
  • On the File menu, click Close.
Select high contrast settings. High-contrast color schemes can make the screen easier to view for some users by heightening screen contrast with alternative color combinations and font sizes. Follow these steps to adjust High Contrast settings.

Steps using the keyboard:

  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Settings by pressing S.
  • Select Control Panel by pressing C.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Select the Accessibility Options icon by using the arrow keys.
  • Press ENTER.

Note   If all of the Control Panel icons are not displayed, press the TAB key until view all Control Panel options is selected, and then press ENTER.

  1. In the Accessibility Properties dialog box:
  • Move to the Display tab by pressing CTRL+TAB.
  1. On the Display tab:
  • Select the Use High Contrast check box by pressing ALT+U.
  1. To access High Contrast settings:
  • Select Settings by pressing S.
  1. In the Settings for High Contrast dialog box:
  • Select the options you want by using the underlined access keys.
  • Press ENTER twice to save your settings and close the dialog boxes.
  1. To close Control Panel:
  • Press ALT+F, C.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Settings.
  • Click Control Panel.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Click Accessibility Options.
  1. In the Accessibility Properties dialog box:
  • Select the Display tab.
  1. On the Display tab:
  • Select the Use High Contrast check box.
  1. To access High Contrast settings:
  • Click Settings.
  1. In the Settings for High Contrast dialog box:
  • Select the options you want.
  • Click OK twice to save your settings and close the dialog boxes.
  1. To close Control Panel:
  • On the File menu, click Close.
Activate hovering mode. Steps using the keyboard:
  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Programs by pressing P.
  • Move to Accessories by pressing the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key. Press ENTER.
  • Move to Accessibility, and then press ENTER.
  • Move to On-Screen Keyboard, and then press ENTER.

Note   A message box with a link to more information about the On-Screen Keyboard may appear. To close the box, press ENTER.

  1. In the On-Screen Keyboard window:
  • Display the Settings menu by pressing ALT+S.
  • Select Typing Mode by pressing T.
  1. In the Typing Mode dialog box:
  • Select Hover to select by pressing H.
  1. To adjust the minimum hover time:
  • Press the TAB key to move to the Seconds box.
  • Use the UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW keys.
  1. To close the Typing Mode dialog box:
  • Press ENTER.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Programs.
  • Point to Accessories.
  • Point to Accessibility.
  • Click On-Screen Keyboard.

Note   A message box with a link to more information about the On-Screen Keyboard may appear. To close the box, click OK.

  1. In the On-Screen Keyboard window:
  • On the Settings menu, click Typing Mode.
  1. In the Typing Mode dialog box:
  • Select Hover to select.
  1. To adjust the minimum hover time:
  • Use the up arrow or down arrow.
  1. To close the Typing Mode dialog box:
  • Click OK.
Adjust Internet options. Select the Internet Options icon in Control Panel to configure your Internet display and connections settings, including adjusting settings for Web pages and style sheets, expanding ALT text for images, and moving the system caret with focus/selection changes.

Steps using the keyboard:

  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Settings by pressing S.
  • Select Control Panel by pressing C.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Select the Internet Options icon by using the arrow keys.
  • Press ENTER.

Note   If all of the Control Panel icons are not displayed, press the TAB key until view all Control Panel options is selected, and then press ENTER.

  1. In the Internet Properties dialog box, move to the appropriate tab by pressing CTRL+TAB (continue pressing TAB until you reach the desired tab):
  • To adjust settings for Web pages and style sheets, select the Accessibility button on the General tab.
  • To expand ALT text for images and move the system caret with focus/selection changes, select the Advanced tab.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Settings.
  • Click Control Panel.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Click Internet Options.

Note   If all of the Control Panel icons are not displayed, click view all Control Panel options.

  1. In the Internet Properties dialog box, select the appropriate tab:
  • To adjust settings for Web pages and style sheets, click the Accessibility button on the General tab.
  • To expand ALT text for images and move the system caret with focus/selection changes, select the Advanced tab.
Change the size of items on the screen. Steps using the keyboard:
  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Programs by pressing P.
  • Move to Accessories by pressing the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key. Press ENTER.
  • Move to Accessibility, and then press ENTER.
  • Move to Accessibility Wizard, and then press ENTER.
  1. In the Welcome to the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Press ENTER.
  1. In the Text Size dialog box:
  • Select the text size option you want by using the UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW keys.
  • Press ENTER.
  1. In the Display Settings dialog box:
  • Ensure that the Change the font size check box is selected.
  • If it is not selected, press C.
  • Press ENTER.
  1. In the Set Wizard Options dialog box:
  • Select the I am blind or have difficulty seeing things on screen check box by pressing L.
  • Press ENTER.
  1. In the Scroll Bar and Window Border Size dialog box:
  • Select the scroll bar and window border size you want by using the LEFT ARROW and RIGHT ARROW keys.
  • Press ENTER.
  1. In the Icon Size dialog box:
  • Select the icon size you want by using the LEFT ARROW and RIGHT ARROW keys.
  • Press ENTER to continue through the wizard (use the arrow keys and ENTER to select the appropriate options).
  1. In the Completing the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Press ENTER to save your changes and exit the wizard.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Programs.
  • Point to Accessories.
  • Point to Accessibility.
  • Click Accessibility Wizard.
  1. In the Welcome to the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Click Next.
  1. In the Text Size dialog box:
  • Select the text size option you want.
  • Click Next .
  1. In the Display Settings dialog box:
  • Ensure that the Change the font size check box is selected.
  • If it is not selected, select this check box.
  • Click Next.
  1. In the Set Wizard Options dialog box:
  • Select the I am blind or have difficulty seeing things on screen check box.
  • Click Next.
  1. In the Scroll Bar and Window Border Size dialog box:
  • Select the scroll bar and window border size you want.
  • Click Next.
  1. In the Icon Size dialog box:
  • Select the icon size you want.
  • Click Next to continue through the wizard.
  1. In the Completing the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Click Finish to save your changes and exit the wizard.
Adjust keyboard options. Select the Keyboard icon in Control Panel to customize keyboard settings, such as adjusting the character repeat rate, repeat-delay speed, and the cursor blink rate.

Steps using the keyboard:

  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Settings by pressing S.
  • Select Control Panel by pressing C.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Select the Keyboard icon by using the arrow keys.
  • Press ENTER.

Note   If all of the Control Panel icons are not displayed, press the TAB key until view all Control Panel options is selected, and then press ENTER.

  1. In the Keyboard Properties dialog box, move to the appropriate tab by pressing CTRL+TAB (continue pressing TAB until you reach the desired tab):
  • To adjust the character repeat rate, repeat-delay speed, and the cursor blink rate, select the Speed tab.
  • To specify the installed keyboard languages and layouts, select the Language tab.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Settings.
  • Click Control Panel.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Click the Keyboard icon.

Note   If all of the Control Panel icons are not displayed, click view all Control Panel options.

  1. In the Keyboard Properties dialog box, select the appropriate tab:
  • To adjust the character repeat rate, repeat-delay speed, and the cursor blink rate, select the Speed tab.
  • To specify the installed keyboard languages and layouts, select the Language tab.
Show extra keyboard help in programs. When this option is selected, extra keyboard help is displayed in programs where it is available.

Steps using the keyboard:

  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Settings by pressing S.
  • Select Control Panel by pressing C.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Select the Accessibility Options icon by using the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW keys.
  • Press ENTER.

Note   If all of the Control Panel icons are not displayed, press the TAB key until view all Control Panel options is selected, and then press ENTER.

  1. In the Accessibility Properties dialog box:
  • Move to the Keyboard tab by pressing CTRL-TAB.
  1. On the Keyboard tab:
  • Select the Show extra keyboard help in programs check box by pressing W.
  • Press ENTER.
  1. To close Control Panel:
  • Press ALT+F, C.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Settings.
  • Click Control Panel.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Click Accessibility Options.
  1. In the Accessibility Properties dialog box:
  • Select the Keyboard tab.
  1. On the Keyboard tab:
  • Select the Show extra keyboard help in programs check box.
  • Click OK
  1. To close Control Panel:
  • On the File menu, click Close.
Select a keyboard layout. Steps using the keyboard:
  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Programs by pressing P.
  • Move to Accessories by pressing the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key. Press ENTER.
  • Move to Accessibility, and then press ENTER.
  • Move to On-Screen Keyboard, and then press ENTER.

Note   A message box with a link to more information about the On-Screen Keyboard may appear. To close the box, press ENTER.

  1. In the On-Screen Keyboard window:
  • Display the Keyboard menu by pressing ALT+K.
  • Select the keyboard layout you want by pressing the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key.
  • Press ENTER.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Programs.
  • Point to Accessories.
  • Point to Accessibility.
  • Click On-Screen Keyboard.

Note   A message box with a link to more information about the On-Screen Keyboard may appear. To close the box, click OK.

  1. In the On-Screen Keyboard window:
  • On the Keyboard menu, select the keyboard layout you want.
Switch to a lower screen resolution to increase the size of items on the screen. Steps using the keyboard:
  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Programs by pressing P.
  • Move to Accessories by pressing the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key. Press ENTER.
  • Move to Accessibility, and then press ENTER.
  • Move to Accessibility Wizard, and then press ENTER.
  1. In the Welcome to the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Press ENTER.
  1. In the Text Size dialog box:
  • Select the smallest text you can read by using the UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW keys.
  • Press ENTER.
  1. In the Display Settings dialog box:
  • Select Switch to a lower screen resolution check box by pressing S.

Note If the option appears dimmed, it is unavailable because your display is already at the lowest screen resolution possible.

  • Press ENTER to continue through the wizard (use the arrow keys to select the appropriate options).
  1. In the Completing the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Press ENTER to save your changes and exit the wizard.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Programs.
  • Point to Accessories.
  • Point to Accessibility.
  • Click Accessibility Wizard.

Note   A message box with a link to more information about the On-Screen Keyboard may appear. To close the box, click OK.

  1. In the Welcome to the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Click Next.
  1. In the Text Size dialog box:
  • Select the smallest text you can read.
  • Click Next.
  1. In the Display Settings dialog box:
  • Select the Switch to a lower screen resolution check box.

Note If the option appears dimmed, it is unavailable because your display is already at the lowest screen resolution possible.

  • Click Next to continue through the wizard.
  1. In the Completing the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Click Finish to save your changes and exit the wizard.
Invert the colors of the Magnifier window. Steps using the keyboard:
  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Programs by pressing P.
  • Move to Accessories by pressing the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key. Press ENTER.
  • Move to Accessibility, and then press ENTER.
  • Move to Magnifier, and then press ENTER.

Note    A message box with a link to more information about Magnifier may appear. To close the box, press ENTER.

  1. In the Magnifier Settings dialog box, under Colors:
  • Select the Invert Colors check box by pressing ALT+I.

Note   To use Microsoft Magnifier but hide the Magnifier Settings dialog box, press ALT+SHIFT+N.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Programs.
  • Point to Accessories.
  • Point to Accessibility.
  • Click Magnifier.

Note   A message box with a link to more information about Magnifier may appear. To close the box, click OK.

  1. In the Magnifier Settings dialog box, under Colors:
  • Select the Invert Colors check box.

Note    To use Microsoft Magnifier but hide the Magnifier Settings dialog box, click the Minimize button.
Change Magnifier to high contrast. Steps using the keyboard:
  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Programs by pressing P.
  • Move to Accessories by pressing the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key. Press ENTER.
  • Move to Accessibility, and then press ENTER.
  • Move to Magnifier, and then press ENTER.

Note    A message box with a link to more information about Magnifier may appear. To close the box, press ENTER.

  1. In the Magnifier Settings dialog box, under Colors:
  • Select the Use High Contrast mode check box by pressing ALT+C.

Note   To use Microsoft Magnifier but hide the Magnifier Settings dialog box, press ALT+SHIFT+N.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Programs.
  • Point to Accessories.
  • Point to Accessibility.
  • Click Magnifier.

Note   A message box with a link to more information about Magnifier may appear. To close the box, click OK.

  1. In the Magnifier Settings dialog box, under Colors:
  • Select Use the High Contrast mode check box.

Note    To use Microsoft Magnifier but hide the Magnifier Settings dialog box, click the Minimize button.
Set the magnification level in Magnifier. Steps using the keyboard:
  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Programs by pressing P.
  • Move to Accessories by pressing the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key. Press ENTER.
  • Move to Accessibility, and then press ENTER.
  • Move to Magnifier, and then press ENTER.

Note    A message box with a link to more information about Magnifier may appear. To close the box, press ENTER.

  1. In the Magnification level box:
  • Adjust the level of magnification by selecting a number from 1 to 9 using the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key.

Note   To use Microsoft Magnifier but hide the Magnifier Settings dialog box, press ALT+SHIFT+N.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Programs.
  • Point to Accessories.
  • Point to Accessibility.
  • Click Magnifier.

Note   A message box with a link to more information about Magnifier may appear. To close the box, click OK.

  1. In the Magnification level box:
  • Adjust the level of magnification by typing a number from 1 to 9, or by using the arrows to select.

Note    To use Microsoft Magnifier but hide the Magnifier Settings dialog box, click the Minimize button.
Open Magnifier. Steps using the keyboard:
  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Programs by pressing P.
  • Move to Accessories by pressing the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key. Press ENTER.
  • Move to Accessibility, and then press ENTER.
  • Move to Magnifier, and then press ENTER.

Note   A message box with a link to more information about Magnifier may appear. To close the box, press ENTER.

Note   To use Microsoft Magnifier but hide the Magnifier Settings dialog box, press ALT+SHIFT+N.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Programs.
  • Point to Accessories.
  • Point to Accessibility.
  • Click Magnifier.

Note   A message box with a link to more information about Magnifier may appear. To close the box, click OK.

Note   To use Microsoft Magnifier but hide the Magnifier Settings dialog box, click the Minimize button.
Change the size of the Magnifier window. Steps using the keyboard:
  1. When Microsoft Magnifier is running:
  • Make sure MouseKeys is turned on.
  • Move the pointer over an edge of the Magnifier window by pressing the arrow keys on your numeric keypad.
  1. When the cursor becomes a double-pointed arrow:
  • Press the INS key on your numeric keypad.
  • Press the arrow keys on your numeric keypad to adjust the window to the size you want.
  • Press the DEL key on your numeric keypad.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. When Microsoft Magnifier is running:
  • Move the mouse pointer over an edge of the Magnifier window.
  1. When the cursor becomes a double-pointed arrow:
  • Drag the Magnifier window border to resize the window.
Set Magnifier tracking options. Steps using the keyboard:
  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Programs by pressing P.
  • Move to Accessories by pressing the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key. Press ENTER.
  • Move to Accessibility, and then press ENTER.
  • Move to Magnifier, and then press ENTER.

Note   A message box with a link to more information about Magnifier may appear. To close the box, press ENTER.

  1. In the Magnifier Settings dialog box:
  • Press ALT+M.
  • Under Tracking, press the underlined access key to select the tracking option you want.

Note   To use Microsoft Magnifier but hide the Magnifier Settings dialog box, press ALT+SHIFT+N.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Programs.
  • Point to Accessories.
  • Point to Accessibility.
  • Click Magnifier.

Note   A message box with a link to more information about Magnifier may appear. To close the box, click OK.

  1. In the Magnifier Settings dialog box, under Tracking:
  • Select the appropriate option.

Note   To use Microsoft Magnifier but hide the Magnifier Settings dialog box, click the Minimize button.
Change the position of the Magnifier window. Steps using the keyboard:
  1. When Microsoft Magnifier is running:
  • Make sure MouseKeys is turned on.
  • Move the pointer over an edge of the Magnifier window by pressing the arrow keys on your numeric keypad.
  1. To move the Magnifier window:
  • Press the INS key on your numeric keypad.
  • Drag the Magnifier window to reposition it by pressing the arrow keys on your numeric keypad.
  • Press the DEL key on your numeric keypad.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. When Microsoft Magnifier is running:
  • Move the pointer over the Magnifier window.
  1. Hold down the mouse button and drag the Magnifier window to reposition it.
Enable a warning message to appear when turning a feature on or off. When this option is selected, a warning message will appear when a feature is turned on. This is helpful in situations where a computer is shared, or when one user sometimes works with a particular feature turned on and other times does not.

Steps using the keyboard:

  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Settings by pressing S.
  • Select Control Panel by pressing C.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Select the Accessibility Options icon by using the arrow keys.
  • Press ENTER.

Note   If all of the Control Panel icons are not displayed, press the TAB key until view all Control Panel options is selected, and then press ENTER.

  1. In the Accessibility Options dialog box:
  • Select the General tab by pressing CTRL+TAB.
  1. On the General tab:
  • Select the Give warning message when turning a feature on check box by pressing CTRL+G.
  • Press ENTER.
  1. To close Control Panel:
  • Press ALT+F, C.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Settings.
  • Click Control Panel.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Click Accessibility Options.
  1. In the Accessibility Options dialog box:
  • Select the General tab.
  1. On the General tab:
  • Select the Give warning message when turning a feature on check box.
  • Click OK.
  1. To close Control Panel:
  • On the File menu, click Close.
Enable a warning sound to play when turning a feature on and off. When this option is selected, a warning sound is given when a feature is turned on or off. This can benefit all users, and in particular those with visual impairments.

Steps using the keyboard:

  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Settings by pressing S.
  • Select Control Panel by pressing C.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Select the Accessibility Options icon by using the arrow keys.
  • Press ENTER.

Note   If all of the Control Panel icons are not displayed, press the TAB key until view all Control Panel options is selected, and then press ENTER.

  1. In the Accessibility Options dialog box:
  • Select the General tab by pressing CTRL+TAB.
  1. On the General tab:
  • Select the Make a sound when turning a feature on or off check box by pressing CTRL+S.
  • Press ENTER.
  1. To close Control Panel:
  • Press ALT+F, C.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Settings.
  • Click Control Panel.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Click Accessibility Options.
  1. In the Accessibility Options dialog box:
  • Select the General tab.
  1. On the General tab:
  • Select the Make a sound when turning a feature on or off check box.
  • Click OK.
  1. To close Control Panel:
  • On the File menu, click Close.
Set options for people who have difficulty using the keyboard or mouse. This option in the Accessibility Wizard allows you to:
 
  • Use StickyKeys so you don't have to hold down two keys at once.
  • Set Windows to ignore repeated keystrokes.
  • Set Windows to play a sound whenever you press CAPS LOCK, NUM LOCK, or SCROLL LOCK.
  • Display extra keyboard help whenever it's available.
  • Use the numeric keypad instead of the mouse to move the mouse pointer.
  • Select the size and color of the mouse cursor.
  • Configure the mouse for right- or left-handed use.
  • Adjust the speed of the mouse pointer.
  • Change the blink rate of the cursor.
  • Adjust the width of the cursor.
  • Make the mouse pointer leave a trail.
  • Save settings to a file.

Steps using the keyboard:

  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Programs by pressing P.
  • Move to Accessories by pressing the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key. Press ENTER.
  • Move to Accessibility, and then press ENTER.
  • Move to Accessibility Wizard, and then press ENTER.
  1. In the Welcome to the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Press ENTER.
  1. In the Text Size dialog box:
  • Select the text size option you want by using the UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW keys.
  • Press ENTER.
  1. In the Display Settings dialog box:
  • Select the options you want.
  • Press ENTER.
  1. In the Set Wizard Options dialog box:
  • Select the I have difficulty using the keyboard or mouse check box by pressing K.
  • Press ENTER to continue through the wizard (use the arrow keys to select the appropriate options).
  1. In the Completing the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Press ENTER to save your changes and exit the wizard.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Programs.
  • Point to Accessories.
  • Point to Accessibility.
  • Click Accessibility Wizard.
  1. In the Welcome to the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Click Next.
  1. In the Text Size dialog box:
  • Select the text size option you want.
  • Click Next.
  1. In the Display Settings dialog box:
  • Select the options you want.
  • Click Next.
  1. In the Set Wizard Options dialog box:
  • Select the I have difficulty using the keyboard or mouse check box.
  • Click Next to continue through the wizard.
  1. In the Completing the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Click Finish to save your changes and exit the wizard.
Adjust mouse options. Select the Mouse icon in Control Panel to customize mouse settings such as choosing right-handed or left-handed mouse button configuration, adjusting double-click speed, and turning on the ClickLock feature. Mouse options also allow you to change the pointer scheme, adjust the pointer speed and acceleration rate, and choose options such as showing pointer trails, hiding the pointer while typing, showing the location of the pointer, and turning on the SnapTo feature.

Steps using the keyboard:

  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Settings by pressing S.
  • Select Control Panel by pressing C.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Select the Mouse icon by using the arrow keys.
  • Press ENTER.

Note   If all of the Control Panel icons are not displayed, press the TAB key until view all Control Panel options is selected, and then press ENTER.

  1. In the Mouse Properties dialog box, select the appropriate tab by pressing CTRL+TAB (continue pressing TAB until you reach the desired tab).
  • To choose right-handed or left-handed mouse button configuration, adjust double-click speed, and turn on ClickLock, select the Buttons tab.
  • To change the pointer scheme, select the Pointers tab.
  • To adjust the pointer speed and acceleration rate, or to choose options such as showing pointer trails, hiding the pointer while typing, showing the location of the pointer, and turning on SnapTo, select the Pointer Options tab.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Settings.
  • Click Control Panel.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Click the Mouse icon.

Note   If all of the Control Panel icons are not displayed, click view all Control Panel options.

  1. In the Mouse Properties dialog box, select the appropriate tab:
  • To choose right-handed or left-handed mouse button configuration, adjust double-click speed, and turn on ClickLock, select the Buttons tab.
  • To change the pointer scheme, select the Pointers tab.
  • To adjust the pointer speed and acceleration rate, or to choose options such as showing pointer trails, hiding the pointer while typing, showing the location of the pointer, and turning on SnapTo, select the Pointer Options tab.
Turn MouseKeys on and off. When MouseKeys is on, you can use the numeric keypad for data entry as well as for navigation.

Steps using the keyboard:

  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Settings by pressing S.
  • Select Control Panel by pressing C.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Select the Accessibility Options icon by using the arrow keys.
  • Press ENTER.

Note   If all of the Control Panel icons are not displayed, press the TAB key until view all Control Panel options is selected, and then press ENTER.

  1. In the Accessibility Options dialog box:
  • Move to the Mouse tab by pressing CTRL+TAB.
  1. On the Mouse tab:
  • To turn on MouseKeys, select the Use MouseKeys check box by pressing ALT+M.

OR

  • To turn off MouseKeys, clear the Use MouseKeys check box by pressing ALT+M.
  • Press ENTER.
  1. To close Control Panel:
  • Press ALT+F, C.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Settings.
  • Click Control Panel.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Click Accessibility Options.
  1. In the Accessibility Options dialog box:
  • Select the Mouse tab.
  1. On the Mouse tab:
  • To turn on MouseKeys, select the Use MouseKeys check box.

OR

  • To turn off MouseKeys, clear the Use MouseKeys check box.
  • Click OK.
  1. To close Control Panel:
  • On the File menu, click Close.
Select MouseKeys settings. When MouseKeys is on, you can use the numeric keypad for data entry as well as for navigation. Follow these steps to adjust MouseKeys settings.

Steps using the keyboard:

  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Settings by pressing S.
  • Select Control Panel by pressing C.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Select the Accessibility Options icon by using the arrow keys.
  • Press ENTER.

Note   If all of the Control Panel icons are not displayed, press the TAB key until view all Control Panel options is selected, and then press ENTER.

  1. In the Accessibility Options dialog box:
  • Move to the Mouse tab by pressing CTRL+TAB.
  1. On the Mouse tab:
  • Select Use MouseKeys by pressing ALT+M.
  • Select Settings by pressing S.
  1. In the Settings for MouseKeys dialog box:
  • Select the options you want by using the underlined access keys, and the arrow keys.
  • Press ENTER twice to save your settings and close the dialog boxes.
  1. To close Control Panel:
  • Press ALT+F, C.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Settings.
  • Click Control Panel.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Click Accessibility Options.
  1. In the Accessibility Options dialog box:
  • Select the Mouse tab.
  1. On the Mouse tab:
  • Select Use MouseKeys.
  • Click Settings.
  1. On the Mouse tab:
  • Select Use MouseKeys.
  • Click Settings.
  1. In the Settings for MouseKeys dialog box:
  • Select the options you want.
  • Click OK twice to save your settings and close the dialog boxes.
  1. To close Control Panel:
  • On the File menu, click Close.
Set up the mouse pointer to move to active items. Steps using the keyboard:
  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Programs by pressing P.
  • Move to Accessories by pressing the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key. Press ENTER.
  • Move to Accessibility, and then press ENTER.
  • Move to Narrator, and then press ENTER.

Note   A message box with a link to more information about Narrator may appear. To close the box, press ENTER.

  1. In the Narrator window:
  • Select the Move mouse pointer to the active item check box by pressing ALT+M.

Note   To use Narrator but hide the Narrator dialog box, press ALT+SHIFT+N. To turn off Narrator, press ALT+X, and then press Y.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Programs.
  • Point to Accessories.
  • Point to Accessibility.
  • Click Narrator.

Note   A message box with a link to more information about Narrator may appear. To close the box, click OK.

  1. In the Narrator window:
  • Select the Move mouse pointer to the active item check box.

Note   To use Narrator but hide the Narrator dialog box, click the Minimize button. If you click Exit, Narrator turns off.
Open the On-Screen Keyboard. Steps using the keyboard:
  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Programs by pressing P.
  • Move to Accessories by pressing the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key. Press ENTER.
  • Move to Accessibility, and then press ENTER.
  • Move to On-Screen Keyboard, and then press ENTER.

Note   A message box with a link to more information about accessibility utilities may appear. To close the box, press ENTER.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Programs.
  • Point to Accessories.
  • Point to Accessibility.
  • Click On-Screen Keyboard.

Note   A message box with a link to more information about the On-Screen Keyboard may appear. To close the box, click OK.
Adjust passwords options. Select the Passwords icon in Control Panel to grant or deny access to your computer, to change passwords, to allow preferences and desktop settings to be customized for users, and to specify other password settings.

Steps using the keyboard:

  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Settings by pressing S.
  • Select Control Panel by pressing C.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Select the Passwords icon by using the arrow keys.
  • Press ENTER.

Note   If all of the Control Panel icons are not displayed, press the TAB key until view all Control Panel options is selected, and then press ENTER.

  1. In the Passwords dialog box, select the appropriate tab by pressing CTRL+TAB (continue to press TAB until you reach the desired tab).
  • To grant or deny access to your computer and to change passwords and other settings, select the Change Passwords tab.
  • To allow preferences and desktop settings to be customized for users, select the User Profiles tab.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Settings.
  • Click Control Panel.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Click the Passwords icon.

Note   If all of the Control Panel icons are not displayed, click view all Control Panel options.

  1. In the Passwords dialog box, select the appropriate tab:
  • To grant or deny access to your computer and to change passwords and other settings, select the Change Passwords tab.
  • To allow preferences and desktop settings to be customized for users, select the User Profiles tab.
Disable personalized menus. Steps using the keyboard:
  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Programs by pressing P.
  • Move to Accessories by pressing the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key. Press ENTER.
  • Move to Accessibility, and then press ENTER.
  • Move to Accessibility Wizard, and then press ENTER.
  1. In the Welcome to the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Press ENTER.
  1. In the Text Size dialog box:
  • Select the smallest text you can read by using the UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW keys.
  • Press ENTER.
  1. In the Display Settings dialog box:
  • Select the Disable personalized menus check box by pressing D.
  • Press ENTER to continue through the wizard (use the arrow keys and ENTER to select the appropriate options).
  1. In the Completing the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Press ENTER to save your changes and exit the wizard.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Programs.
  • Point to Accessories.
  • Point to Accessibility.
  • Click Accessibility Wizard.
  1. In the Welcome to the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Click Next.
  1. In the Text Size dialog box:
  • Select the smallest text you can read.
  • Click Next.
  1. In the Display Settings dialog box:
  • Select the Disable personalized menus check box.
  • Click Next to continue through the wizard.
  1. In the Completing the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Click Finish to save your changes and exit the wizard.
Restore default settings. Steps using the keyboard:
  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Programs by pressing P.
  • Move to Accessories by pressing the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key. Press ENTER.
  • Move to Accessibility, and then press ENTER.
  • Move to Accessibility Wizard, and then press ENTER.
  1. In the Welcome to the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Press ENTER.
  1. In the Text Size dialog box:
  • Select the text size option you want by using the UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW keys.
  • Press ENTER.
  1. In the Display Settings dialog box:
  • Press ENTER.
  1. In the Set Wizard Options dialog box:
  • Select Restore Default Settings by pressing R.
  • Press ENTER to continue through the wizard.
  1. In the Completing the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Press ENTER to save your changes and exit the wizard.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Programs.
  • Point to Accessories.
  • Point to Accessibility.
  • Click Accessibility Wizard.
  1. In the Welcome to the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Click Next.
  1. In the Text Size dialog box:
  • Select the text size option you want.
  • Click Next.
  1. In the Display Settings dialog box:
  • Click Next.
  1. In the Set Wizard Options dialog box:
  • Click Restore Default Settings.
  • Click Next to continue through the wizard.
  1. In the Completing the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Click Finish to save your changes and exit the wizard.
Activate scanning mode. Steps using the keyboard:
  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Programs by pressing P.
  • Move to Accessories by pressing the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key. Press ENTER.
  • Move to Accessibility, and then press ENTER.
  • Move to On-Screen Keyboard, and then press ENTER.

Note   A message box with a link to more information about accessibility utilities may appear. To close the box, press ENTER.

  1. In the On-Screen Keyboard window:
  • Display the Settings menu by pressing ALT+S.
  • Select Typing Mode by pressing T.
  1. In the Typing Mode dialog box:
  • Select Joystick or key to select by pressing J.
  1. To set the speed for how quickly On-Screen Keyboard scans:
  • Press the TAB key.
  • Use the UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW keys to select a scan interval.
  • Select the Advanced button by pressing ALT+A.
  1. In the Scanning Options dialog box:
  • Select the Serial, parallel, or game port check box by pressing S.

OR

  • Select the Keyboard key check box by pressing K.
  1. Press ALT+O twice to close the dialog boxes.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Programs.
  • Point to Accessories.
  • Point to Accessibility.
  • Click On-Screen Keyboard.

Note   A message box with a link to more information about the On-Screen Keyboard may appear. To close the box, click OK.

  1. In the On-Screen Keyboard window:
  • On the Settings menu, select Typing Mode.
  1. In the Typing Mode dialog box:
  • Select Joystick or key to select.
  1. To set the speed for how quickly On-Screen Keyboard scans:
  • Use the up and down arrows next to the Scan Interval box.
  • Click the Advanced button.
  1. In the Scanning Options dialog box:
  • Select the Serial, parallel, or game port check box.

OR

  • Select the Keyboard key check box.
  1. Click OK two times to close the dialog boxes.
Support SerialKeys devices. This feature allows the use of alternative input devices, such as augmentative speech devices.

Steps using the keyboard:

  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Settings by pressing S.
  • Select Control Panel by pressing C.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Select the Accessibility Options icon by using the arrow keys.
  • Press ENTER.

Note   If all of the Control Panel icons are not displayed, press the TAB key until view all Control Panel options is selected, and then press ENTER.

  1. In the Accessibility Options dialog box:
  • Select the General tab by pressing CTRL+TAB.
  1. On the General tab:
  • Select the Support SerialKey devices check box by pressing ALT+U.
  • Press ENTER.
  1. To close Control Panel:
  • Press ALT+F, C.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Settings.
  • Click Control Panel.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Click Accessibility Options.
  1. In the Accessibility Options dialog box:
  • Select the General tab.
  1. On the General tab:
  • Select the Support SerialKey devices check box.
  • Click OK.
  1. To close Control Panel:
  • On the File menu, click Close.
Select SerialKeys settings. When this feature is turned on, alternative access to keyboard and mouse features by augmentative speech devices or other alternative input devices is enabled. Follow these steps to adjust SerialKeys settings.

Steps using the keyboard:

  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Settings by pressing S.
  • Select Control Panel by pressing C.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Select the Accessibility Options icon by using the arrow keys.
  • Press ENTER.

Note   If all of the Control Panel icons are not displayed, press the TAB key until view all Control Panel options is selected, and then press ENTER.

  1. In the Accessibility Options dialog box:
  • Select the General tab by pressing CTRL+TAB.
  1. On the General tab:
  • Select the Support SerialKey devices check box by pressing ALT+U.
  • Select Settings by pressing E.
  1. In the Settings for SerialKeys dialog box:
  • Select options using the underlined access keys and the arrow keys.
  • Press ENTER.
  1. To close Control Panel:
  • Press ALT+F, C.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Settings.
  • Click Control Panel.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Click Accessibility Options.
  1. In the Accessibility Options dialog box:
  • Select the General tab.
  1. On the General tab:
  • Select the Support SerialKey devices check box.
  • Click Settings.
  1. In the Settings for SerialKeys dialog box:
  • Select the options you want.
  • Click OK.
  1. To close Control Panel:
  • On the File menu, click Close.
Turn ShowSounds on and off. When ShowSounds is on, you can see captions for speech or other sounds generated by your computer programs.

Steps using the keyboard:

  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Settings by pressing S.
  • Select Control Panel by pressing C.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Select the Accessibility Options icon by using the arrow keys.
  • Press ENTER.

Note   If all of the Control Panel icons are not displayed, press the TAB key until view all Control Panel options is selected, and then press ENTER.

  1. In the Accessibility Properties dialog box:
  • Select the Sound tab by pressing CTRL+TAB.
  1. On the Sound tab:
  • To turn on ShowSounds, select the Use ShowSounds check box by pressing ALT+H.

OR

  • To turn off ShowSounds, clear the Use ShowSounds check box by pressing ALT+H.
  • Press ENTER.
  1. To close Control Panel:
  • Press ALT+F, C.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Settings.
  • Click Control Panel.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Click Accessibility Options.
  1. In the Accessibility Properties dialog box:
  • Select the Sound tab.
  1. On the Sound tab:
  • To turn on ShowSounds, select the Use ShowSounds check box.

OR

  • To turn off ShowSounds, clear the Use ShowSounds check box.
  • Click OK.
  1. To close Control Panel:
  • On the File menu, click Close.
Adjust sounds and multimedia options. Select the Sounds and Multimedia icon in Control Panel to change sounds and multimedia settings, such as: assigning sounds to events, choosing sound schemes, sound volume, showing volume control in the taskbar, and selecting audio devices.

Steps using the keyboard:

  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Settings by pressing S.
  • Select Control Panel by pressing C.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Select the Sounds and Multimedia icon by using the arrow keys.
  • Press ENTER.

Note   If all of the Control Panel icons are not displayed, press the TAB key until view all Control Panel options is selected, and then press ENTER.

  1. In the Sounds and Multimedia Properties dialog box, select the appropriate tab by pressing CTRL+TAB (continue to press TAB until you reach the desired tab).
  • To assign sounds to events, choose sound schemes, choose sound volume, and choose show volume control in the taskbar, select the Sounds tab.
  • To select and configure audio devices on your computer, select the Audio tab.
  • To specify the preferred voice playback and voice capture devices, select the Voice tab.
  • To choose multimedia devices, select the Devices tab.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Settings.
  • Click Control Panel.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Click the Sounds and Multimedia icon.

Note   If all of the Control Panel icons are not displayed, click view all Control Panel options.

  1. In the Sounds and Multimedia Properties dialog box, select the appropriate tab:
  • To assign sounds to events, choose sound schemes, choose sound volume, and choose show volume control in the taskbar, select the Sounds tab.
  • To select and configure audio devices on your computer, select the Audio tab.
  • To specify the preferred voice playback and voice capture devices, select the Voice tab.
  • To choose multimedia devices, select the Devices tab.
Turn SoundSentry on and off. SoundSentry allows you to change the settings to generate visual warnings, such as a blinking title bar or a screen flash, whenever the computer you are using generates a sound. You will be able to choose visual warnings (for example, a flashing border).

Steps using the keyboard:

  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Settings by pressing S.
  • Select Control Panel by pressing C.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Select the Accessibility Options icon by using the arrow keys.
  • Press ENTER.

Note   If all of the Control Panel icons are not displayed, press the TAB key until view all Control Panel options is selected, and then press ENTER.

  1. In the Accessibility Properties dialog box:
  • Select the Sound tab by pressing CTRL+TAB.
  1. On the Sound tab:
  • To turn on SoundSentry, select the Use SoundSentry check box by pressing ALT+S.

OR

  • To turn off SoundSentry, clear the Use SoundSentry check box by pressing ALT+S.
  • Press ENTER.
  1. To close Control Panel:
  • Press ALT+F, C.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Settings.
  • Click Control Panel.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Click Accessibility Options.
  1. In the Accessibility Properties dialog box:
  • Select the Sound tab.
  1. On the Sound tab:
  • To turn on SoundSentry, select the Use SoundSentry check box.

OR

  • To turn off SoundSentry, clear the Use SoundSentry check box.
  • Click OK.
  1. To close Control Panel:
  • On the File menu, click Close.
Select SoundSentry settings. SoundSentry allows you to change settings to generate visual warnings, such as a blinking title bar or a flashing border, whenever your computer generates a sound. Follow these steps to adjust SoundSentry settings.

Steps using the keyboard:

  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Settings by pressing S.
  • Select Control Panel by pressing C.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Select the Accessibility Options icon by using the arrow keys.
  • Press ENTER.

Note   If all of the Control Panel icons are not displayed, press the TAB key until view all Control Panel options is selected, and then press ENTER.

  1. In the Accessibility Properties dialog box:
  • Select the Sound tab by pressing CTRL+TAB.
  1. On the Sound tab:
  • Select the Use SoundSentry check box by pressing ALT+S.
  • Select Settings by pressing E.
  1. In the Settings for SoundSentry dialog box:
  • Select the visual warning you want by using the UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW keys.
  • Press ENTER twice to close the dialog boxes.
  1. To close Control Panel:
  • Press ALT+F, C.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Settings.
  • Click Control Panel.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Click Accessibility Options.
  1. In the Accessibility Properties dialog box:
  • Select the Sound tab.
  1. On the Sound tab:
  • Select the Use SoundSentry check box.
  • Click Settings.
  1. In the Settings for SoundSentry dialog box:
  • Select the visual warning you want.
  • Select OK twice to close the dialog boxes.
  1. To close Control Panel:
  • On the File menu, click Close.
Turn StickyKeys on and off. StickyKeys is designed for people who have difficulty holding down two or more keys at a time. When a shortcut requires a key combination such as CTRL+P, StickyKeys will enable you to press one key at a time instead of pressing them simultaneously.

Steps using the keyboard:

  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Settings by pressing S.
  • Select Control Panel by pressing C.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Select the Accessibility Options icon by using the arrow keys.
  • Press ENTER.

Note   If all of the Control Panel icons are not displayed, press the TAB key until view all Control Panel options is selected, and then press ENTER.

  1. In the Accessibility Properties dialog box:
  • Move to the Keyboard tab by pressing CTRL+TAB.
  1. On the Keyboard tab:
  • To turn on StickyKeys, select the Use StickyKeys check box by pressing U.

OR

  • To turn off StickyKeys, clear the Use StickyKeys check box by pressing U.
  • Press ENTER.
  1. To close Control Panel:
  • Press ALT+F, C.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Settings.
  • Click Control Panel.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Click Accessibility Options.
  1. In the Accessibility Properties dialog box:
  • Select the Keyboard tab.
  1. On the Keyboard tab:
  • To turn on StickyKeys, select the Use StickyKeys check box.

OR

  • To turn off StickyKeys, clear the Use StickyKeys check box.
  • Click OK.
  1. To close Control Panel:
  • On the File menu, click Close.
Select StickyKeys settings. StickyKeys is designed for people who have difficulty holding down two or more keys at a time. When a shortcut requires a key combination such as CTRL+P, StickyKeys enables you to press one key at a time instead of pressing them simultaneously. Follow these steps to adjust StickyKeys settings.

Steps using the keyboard:

  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Settings by pressing S.
  • Select Control Panel by pressing C.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Select the Accessibility Options icon by using the arrow keys.
  • Press ENTER.

Note   If all of the Control Panel icons are not displayed, press the TAB key until view all Control Panel options is selected, and then press ENTER.

  1. In the Accessibility Properties dialog box:
  • Move to the Keyboard tab by pressing CTRL+TAB.
  1. On the Keyboard tab:
  • Select the Use StickyKeys check box by pressing U.
  1. To access StickyKeys settings:
  • Select Settings by pressing S.
  1. In the Settings for StickyKeys dialog box:
  • Select options by pressing the underlined access keys.
  • Press ENTER twice to save the settings and exit Accessibility Options.
  1. To close Control Panel:
  • Press ALT+F, C.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Settings.
  • Click Control Panel.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Click Accessibility Options.
  1. In the Accessibility Properties dialog box:
  • Select the Keyboard tab.
  1. On the Keyboard tab:
  • Select the Use StickyKeys check box.
  1. To access StickyKeys settings:
  • Click Settings.
  1. In the Settings for StickyKeys dialog box:
  • Select the options you want by selecting or clearing the check boxes.
  • Click OK twice to save the settings and exit Accessibility Options.
  1. To close Control Panel:
  • Press ALT+F, C.
Adjust taskbar and Start menu options. Select the Taskbar and Start Menu Options icon in Control Panel to select Start menu options--such as: always display the Start menu on top, hide the Start menu, show the clock, and use personalized menus--and to customize the Start menu and taskbar.

Steps using the keyboard:

  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Settings by pressing S.
  • Select Control Panel by pressing C.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Select the Taskbar and Start Menu icon by using the arrow keys.
  • Press ENTER.

Note   If all of the Control Panel icons are not displayed, press the TAB key until view all Control Panel options is selected, and then press ENTER.

  1. In the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties dialog box, select the appropriate tab by pressing CTRL+TAB (continue to press TAB until you reach the desired tab).
  • To select Start menu options such as: always display the Start menu on top, hide the Start menu, show the clock, and use personalized menus, select the General tab.
  • To customize the Start menu and taskbar by adding or removing items and adjusting other options, select the Advanced tab.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Settings.
  • Click Control Panel.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Click the Taskbar and Start Menu icon.

Note   If all of the Control Panel icons are not displayed, click view all Control Panel options.

  1. In the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties dialog box, select the appropriate tab:
  • To select Start menu options such as: always display the Start menu on top, hide the Start menu, show the clock, and use personalized menus, select the General tab.
  • To customize the Start menu and taskbar by adding or removing items and adjusting other options, select the Advanced tab.
Turn ToggleKeys on and off. When the ToggleKeys feature is turned on, a sound is emitted when locking keys (CAPS LOCK, NUM LOCK, and SCROLL LOCK) are pressed.

Steps using the keyboard:

  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Settings by pressing S.
  • Select Control Panel by pressing C.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Select the Accessibility Options icon by using the arrow keys.
  • Press ENTER.

Note   If all of the Control Panel icons are not displayed, press the TAB key until view all Control Panel options is selected, and then press ENTER.

  1. In the Accessibility Properties dialog box:
  • Move to the Keyboard tab by pressing CTRL+TAB.
  1. On the Keyboard tab:
  • To turn on ToggleKeys, select the Use ToggleKeys check box by pressing T.

OR

  • To turn off ToggleKeys, clear the Use ToggleKeys check box by pressing T.
  • Press ENTER.
  1. To close Control Panel:
  • Press ALT+F, C.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Settings.
  • Click Control Panel.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Click Accessibility Options.
  1. In the Accessibility Properties dialog box:
  • Select the Keyboard tab.
  1. On the Keyboard tab:
  • To turn on ToggleKeys, select the Use ToggleKeys check box.

OR

  • To turn off ToggleKeys, clear the Use ToggleKeys check box.
  • Click OK.
  1. To close Control Panel:
  • On the File menu, click Close.
Select ToggleKeys settings. When the ToggleKeys feature is turned on, a sound is emitted when locking keys (CAPS LOCK, NUM LOCK, and SCROLL LOCK) are pressed. Follow these steps to adjust ToggleKeys settings.

Steps using the keyboard:

  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Settings by pressing S.
  • Select Control Panel by pressing C.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Select the Accessibility Options icon by using the arrow keys.
  • Press ENTER.

Note   If all of the Control Panel icons are not displayed, press the TAB key until view all Control Panel options is selected, and then press ENTER.

  1. In the Accessibility Properties dialog box:
  • Move to the Keyboard tab by pressing CTRL+TAB.
  1. On the Keyboard tab:
  • Select the Use ToggleKeys check box by pressing T.
  1. To specify use of the shortcut:
  • Select Settings by pressing N.
  1. In the Settings for ToggleKeys dialog box:
  • To use the shortcut key for ToggleKeys, (if it is not already checked), select the check box by typing S.
  • Press ENTER twice to save the settings and exit Accessibility Properties.
  1. To close Control Panel:
  • Press ALT+F, C.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Settings.
  • Click Control Panel.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Click Accessibility Options.
  1. In the Accessibility Properties dialog box:
  • Select the Keyboard tab.
  1. On the Keyboard tab:
  • Select the Use ToggleKeys check box.
  1. To specify use of the shortcut:
  • Click Settings.
  1. In the Settings for ToggleKeys dialog box:
  • To use the shortcut key for ToggleKeys, select the check box.
  • Click OK twice to save the settings and exit Accessibility Properties.
  1. To close Control Panel:
  • Press ALT+F, C.
Turn off accessibility features after computer is idle for specified number of minutes. When this option is selected, the accessibility features you have used while working will be turned off after a specified number of minutes. This benefits people who share a computer and want to customize it to their personal preferences.

Steps using the keyboard:

  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Settings by pressing S.
  • Select Control Panel by pressing C.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Select the Accessibility Options icon by using the arrow keys.
  • Press ENTER.

Note   If all of the Control Panel icons are not displayed, press the TAB key until view all Control Panel options is selected, and then press ENTER.

  1. In the Accessibility Options dialog box:
  • Select the General tab by pressing CTRL+TAB.
  1. On the General tab:
  • Select the Turn off accessibility features after idle for check box by pressing ALT+T.
  • Specify the idle time by pressing the TAB key and using the arrow keys to select a value.
  • Press ENTER.
  1. To close Control Panel:
  • Press ALT+F, C.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Settings.
  • Click Control Panel.
  1. In Control Panel:
  • Click Accessibility Options.
  1. In the Accessibility Options dialog box:
  • Select the General tab.
  1. On the General tab:
  • Select the Turn off accessibility features after idle for check box.
  • In the minutes box, select the idle time.
  • Click OK.
  1. To close Control Panel:
  • On the File menu, click Close.
Use Microsoft Magnifier. Steps using the keyboard:
  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Programs by pressing P.
  • Move to Accessories by pressing the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key. Press ENTER.
  • Move to Accessibility, and then press ENTER.
  • Move to Accessibility Wizard, and then press ENTER.
  1. In the Welcome to the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Press ENTER.
  1. In the Text Size dialog box:
  • Select the smallest test you can read by using the UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW keys.
  • Press ENTER.
  1. In the Display Settings dialog box:
  • Ensure that the Use Microsoft Magnifier check box is selected. If you chose to use large titles and menus, the Change the font size check box is also selected.
  • Press ENTER.

Note   A message box with a link to more information about Magnifier may appear. To close the box, press ENTER.

  1. In the Magnifier Settings window:
  • Type a magnification level in the Magnification Level box.
  1. Under Tracking:
  • Select the options you want by pressing the TAB key to move to the option and pressing the SPACEBAR to select the option.
  1. Under Colors:
  • Select the colors you want the Magnifier window to use by pressing the TAB key to move to the option and pressing the SPACEBAR to select the option.
  1. Under Presentation:
  • Select the way you want to display Magnifier by pressing the TAB key to move to the option and pressing the SPACEBAR to select the option.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Programs.
  • Point to Accessories.
  • Point to Accessibility.
  • Click Accessibility Wizard.
  1. In the Welcome to the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Click Next.
  1. In the Text Size dialog box:
  • Select the smallest test you can read.
  • Click Next.
  1. In the Display Settings dialog box:
  • Ensure that the Use Microsoft Magnifier check box is selected. If you chose to use large titles and menus, the Change the font size check box is also selected.
  • Click Next.

Note   A message box with a link to more information about Magnifier may appear. To close the box, click OK.

  1. In the Magnifier Settings window:
  • Type a magnification level in the Magnification Level box.
  1. Under Tracking:
  • Select the options you want.
  1. Under Colors:
  • Select the colors you want the Magnifier window to use.
  1. Under Presentation:
  • Select the way you want to display Magnifier.
Set options for people who are blind or have difficulty seeing things on the screen. This option in the Accessibility Wizard allows you to:
 
  • Select scroll bar and window border size.
  • Select the size of icons on your desktop.
  • Choose a high-contrast color scheme.
  • Select the size and color of the mouse cursor.
  • Save the settings to a file.

Steps using the keyboard:

  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Programs by pressing P.
  • Move to Accessories by pressing the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key. Press ENTER.
  • Move to Accessibility, and then press ENTER.
  • Move to Accessibility Wizard, and then press ENTER.
  1. In the Welcome to the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Press ENTER.
  1. In the Text Size dialog box:
  • Select the text option you want by using the UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW key.
  • Press ENTER.
  1. In the Display Settings dialog box:
  • Ensure that the Change the font size check box is selected.
  • If it is not selected, press C.
  • If you want to use Microsoft Magnifier, press U.
  • Press ENTER.
  1. In the Set Wizard Options dialog box:
  • Select the I am blind or have difficulty seeing things on screen check box by pressing L.
  • Press ENTER to continue through the wizard (use the arrow keys to select the appropriate options).
  1. In the Completing the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Press ENTER to save your changes and exit the wizard.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Programs.
  • Point to Accessories.
  • Point to Accessibility.
  • Click Accessibility Wizard.
  1. In the Welcome to the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Click Next.
  1. In the Text Size dialog box:
  • Select the text size option you want.
  • Click Next.
  1. In the Display Settings dialog box:
  • Ensure that the Change the font size check box is selected.
  • If it is not selected, select this check box.
  • If you want to use Microsoft Magnifier, select the Use Microsoft Magnifier check box.
  • Click Next.
  1. In the Set Wizard Options dialog box:
  • Select the I am blind or have difficulty seeing things on screen check box.
  • Click Next to continue through the wizard.
  1. In the Completing the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Click Finish to save your changes and exit the wizard.
Open Accessibility Wizard. Steps using the keyboard:
  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Programs by pressing P.
  • Move to Accessories by pressing the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key. Press ENTER.
  • Move to Accessibility, and then press ENTER.
  • Move to Accessibility Wizard, and then press ENTER.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Programs.
  • Point to Accessories.
  • Point to Accessibility.
  • Click Accessibility Wizard.
Save Accessibility Wizard settings to a file. Steps using the keyboard:
  1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Programs by pressing P.
  • Move to Accessories by pressing the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key. Press ENTER.
  • Move to Accessibility, and then press ENTER.
  • Move to Accessibility Wizard, and then press ENTER.
  1. In the Welcome to the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Press ENTER to continue through the wizard.
  1. In the Text Size dialog box:
  • Select the text option you want by using the UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW keys.
  • Press ENTER.
  1. In the Display Settings dialog box:
  • Select the options you want.
  • Press ENTER.
  1. In the Set Wizard Options dialog box:
  • Select the statements that apply to you.
  • Press ENTER to continue through the wizard.
  1. In the Save Settings to File dialog box:
  • Select Save Settings by pressing S.
  1. In the Save As dialog box:
  • Specify a file name and location.
  • Press ALT+S.
  • Press ENTER to continue through the wizard.
  1. In the Completing the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Press ENTER to save your changes and exit the wizard.

Steps using the mouse:

  1. On the Start menu:
  • Point to Programs.
  • Point to Accessories.
  • Point to Accessibility.
  • Click Accessibility Wizard.
  1. In the Welcome to the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Click Next to continue through the wizard.
  1. In the Text Size dialog box:
  • Select the text size option you want.
  • Click Next.
  1. In the Display Settings dialog box:
  • Select the options you want.
  • Click Next.
  1. In the Set Wizard Options dialog box:
  • Select the statements that apply to you.
  • Click Next to continue through the wizard.
  1. In the Save Settings to File dialog box:
  • Click Save Settings.
  1. In the Save As dialog box:
  • Specify a file name and location.
  • Click Save.
  • Click Next to continue through the wizard.
  1. In the Completing the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Click Finish to save your changes and exit the wizard.
Shortcut for renaming files. Here's an easy way to rename a file.
  1. In My Computer or Windows Explorer, select the file you want to rename by clicking it once. (If you have single-click enabled, hold your mouse cursor over the file until it is selected.)
  2. Press F2.
  3. Type the new file name into the text box, and then press Enter.
Select multiple files or folders. To select a group of files or folders, hold down the SHIFT key, click the file or folder at the top of the group, and then click the file or folder at the bottom of the group.

To add files to a group you have already selected, hold down the CTRL key, and then select the files you want to add. To exclude selected files, hold down the CTRL key, and then click the selected files.
Open a file with the application of your choice. Sometimes, when you click to open a file, the program that launches is not the one you wanted to open. For example, you might want to edit a picture with imaging software, but when you open the file your browser launches and displays the picture.

To set files to open with the application of your choice:

  1. While holding down the SHIFT key, right-click the file.
  2. On the menu, click Open With, and then choose the application you want to use to open the file.

To change the application that's used by default to open a certain type of file, click Choose program, click the application you want used, and then select the Always use this program to open these files check box.
Create a printer shortcut. You can give yourself fast, drag-and-drop access to initiating a print job by creating a printer shortcut on your desktop.

Here's how:

  1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Click and drag the Printers icon to your desktop, and then click Yes.

When you want to print a file, drag it onto your new printer shortcut, and the print job will begin immediately.

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