ACCESSIBILITY HELP
Visually Impaired
In this section, you can find how to:
- Use the Zoom Function – IE(version 9.0 or later), Firefox(Current –1), Chrome(Current –1)
- Use Magnifier, the Built-in Magnification Feature in Windows
- Set Magnifier to Start Automatically
- Change Background and Text Colors - IE(version 9.0 or later), Firefox(Current –1), Chrome(Current –1)
Zoom Function in Internet Explorer (version 9.0 or later)

1 If you are using Internet Explorer, go to the menu at the top of the browser window and click on 'View'.
2 From the list of options, click 'Zoom'. You will see a side menu open up.
3 Select the predefined zoom level, or specify a custom level by clicking 'Custom' and entering a zoom value.
Internet Explorer also allows the text size to be changed with keyboard shortcuts:
- Press Ctrl and + to increase the size
- Press Ctrl and - to decrease the size
- Press Ctrl and 0 to go back to the default size
Zoom Function in Firefox (Current –1)

Zoom Function in Firefox (Current –1)
1 If you are using Firefox, go to the menu at the top of the browser window and click on 'View'.
2 From the list of options, click 'Zoom'. You will see a side menu open up.
3 Select 'Zoom In' option to increase the text size or select the 'Zoom out' option to decrease the text size.
4 Select 'Reset' to reset to default settings.
Firefox also allows the text size to be changed with keyboard shortcuts:
- Press Ctrl and + to increase the size
- Press Ctrl and - to decrease the size
- Press Ctrl and 0 to go back to the default size
Zoom Function in Chrome (Current –1)

1 If you are using Chrome, click the Menu icon on the top right.
2 Click on '–' to zoom out. Click on '+' to zoom in.
3 Click on '100%' to return to default size.
Chrome also allows the text size to be changed with keyboard shortcuts:
- Press Ctrl and + to increase the size
- Press Ctrl and - to decrease the size
- Press Ctrl and 0 to go back to the default size
Use Magnifier, the Built-in Magnification Feature in Windows

1 Select 'Ease of Access' in the control panel.

2 Select 'Ease of Access Center'.

3 Under the 'Quick access to common tools' header, click 'Start Magnifier'. This will start the magnifier for current use.
Set Magnifier to Start Automatically

1 Select 'Ease of Access' in the control panel.

2 Select 'Ease of Access Center'.

3 Under the 'Explore all settings' header, click on 'Make the computer easier to see'.

4 Under the 'Make things on the screen larger' header, Click the box next to 'Turn on Magnifier'.
5 Click the 'OK' button to save tour changes.
The following keyboard shortcuts are available when using Magnifier.
- Press Windows key and + to zoom in.
- Press Windows key and - to zoom out.
- Press Ctrl, Alt and F to switch to 'Full-screen' mode.
- Press Ctrl, Alt and Spacebar to preview the desktop in full-screen mode.
- Press Ctrl, Alt and L to switch to 'Lens' mode.
- Press Ctrl, Alt and R to resize the lens.
- Press Ctrl, Alt and D to switch to 'Docked' mode.
- Press Ctrl, Alt and I to invert the colors in the magnification window.
- Press Ctrl, Alt and Arrow keys to move the focus in the direction chosen.
- Press Windows key and Esc to exit Magnifier.
Change Background and Text Colors in Internet Explorer (version 9.0 or later)

1 Go to 'Tools' and then select 'Internet Options'.

2 Ensure the 'General' tab is selected. Under the 'Appearance' header click the 'Colors' button.

3 Unclick the 'Use Windows colors' checkbox and then select the background and text colors you require.
4 Click 'OK' to close the dialog box.

5 Click the 'Accessibility' button.

6 Click the 'Formatting' checkboxes to overrule the system colors.
7 Click the 'OK' button to save your changes.
Change Background and Text Colors in Firefox (Current –1)

1 From the toolbar at the top of the Firefox browser window, select 'Tools' and select 'Options'.

2 Ensure the 'Content' tab is highlighted.
3 Under the 'Font & Colors' header, select 'Colors'.

4 Choose between the color swatches to select different background colors and text colors.

5 Choose one option from the drop-down box.
6 Click the 'OK' button to save your changes.
Change Background and Text Colors in Chrome (Current –1)
If you are using Google Chrome, you need to install a plug in to change the background colors. A number of accessibility plug ins are available here:
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/ext/22-accessibility