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Make computers easier and more comfortable to use
with accessibility options in Microsoft® Windows 98.
Windows 98 includes options to increase
visibility of items on the computer screen including:
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Screen
Elements—choose the combination of font styles, colors
and sizes that are easy to view.
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Icon
Size—make icons larger for visibility, or smaller for
increased screen space.
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Font
Size—choose a font that's easily viewed on screen.
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Wallpaper—select
a pattern that's comfortable to view.
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Magnifier—enlarge
a section of your screen in a separate window.
Windows 98 includes options to make computer
sounds easier to hear or distinguish—or, you can choose visual
alternatives to sound. Options you can adjust include:
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ShowSounds—display
captions for speech and sounds.
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SoundSentry—display
visual warnings for system sounds.
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Notification—choose
sound or visual notification when turning accessibility features
on or off.
In Windows 98 you can choose a number of options
to make your keyboard and mouse faster and easier to use
including:
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Pointer
schemes—choose size and color options for better
visibility.
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Pointer
Speed—set how fast the mouse pointer moves on screen.
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Pointer
Trails —follow the pointer motion on screen.
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StickyKeys—allow
pressing one key at a time (rather than simultaneously) for key
combinations.
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FilterKeys—ignore
brief or repeated keystrokes and slow down the repeat rate.
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ToggleKeys—hear
tones when pressing certain keys.
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MouseKeys—move
the mouse pointer using the numerical keypad.
The Accessibility Wizard can help new users
quickly and easily set up groups of accessibility options that
address visual, hearing and dexterity needs all in one place.
The Accessibility Wizard asks questions about accessibility
needs. Then, based on the answers, it configures utilities and
settings for individual users. The Accessibility Wizard can be
run again at any time to make changes, or changes can be made to
individual settings through Control Panel. To learn about the
Accessibility Wizard, see:
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Opening the
Accessibility Wizard
If you use assistive technology, be sure to
contact your assistive technology manufacturer to check
compatibility with Windows XP and to learn how to adjust your
settings to optimize compatibility. |