Microsoft Windows XP Accessibility Resources

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XP accessibility tabs Windows XP Accessibility Resources can be found within the control panel and offer the ability to change font style, colour, and size of items on the desktop as well as Icon size. High contrast schemes can be set up and mouse pointer and cursor changes made. There is also a basic magnifier and screen reader for menus and notepad.

Accessibility options built into Microsoft Products
There are many accessibility features built into the Microsoft Office products although they do not all work in the same way and differ between versions. Keyboard shortcuts, colour changes and zooming in to magnify items are included along with basic screen reading for menus and start up.
Help with seeing the screen
AbilityNet have a series of guides that advise about making the screen easier to read by using a selection of software.
My Computer, My Way for Windows
AbilityNet offer ways of customising your Windows PC using the built in accessibility options.
My Web My Way
"Do you need help in making the web easier to use? This site explains the many ways you can change your browser, computer, keyboard and mouse settings to make the web more accessible for you. " The site has been developed and maintained through a partnership between bbc.co.uk and AbilityNet, a leading UK computing and disability charity. It is based on AbilityNet's original My Computer, My Way site.

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