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- How do I make the text bigger so that it is easier for me to read?
- How do I change colours so that the contrast is better for me?
- I find a mouse difficult to use. How do I move around without one?
- Where can I learn more about using the internet?
- I can’t use this website. What can I do?
How do I make the text bigger so that it is easier for me to read?
- Using Internet Explorer, go to View > Text size > and select the size you want
- Using Firefox, go to View > Text size > and increase to the size you want, shortcut Control and +, to decrease Control and -, to return to normal Control and 0 (zero)
- Using Netscape, go to View > Text zoom > and select the size you want
How do I change colours so that the contrast is better for me?
To change the colour of the text and background your browser displays you need to find the Colors option dialogue box.
- Using Internet Explorer, go to Tools > Internet options > Colors then uncheck Use windows colors and select the colours you prefer.
- Using Netscape, go to Edit > Preferences > Colors and select Use my chosen colors
I find a mouse difficult to use. How do I move around without one?
You can use the Tab key to move between links and to move through any forms on the site. You can also navigate the website using keyboard shortcuts (also know as access keys). These allow you to move around the main areas of the site without using a mouse.
Press the ALT key (Windows) and the appropriate letter key to jump to the link, and then Return to activate the link, or just the Ctrl key and the letter key (Mac). NB These shortcuts may not work at all, or may work differently, depending on the browser you are using.
- ALT/Ctrl and s - About Shaping Our Lives
- ALT/Ctrl and u - National User Group
- ALT/Ctrl and o - Our staff
- ALT/Ctrl and h - How we work
- ALT/Ctrl and f - Definitions
- ALT/Ctrl and a - Access
- ALT/Ctrl and w - Work we have done
- ALT/Ctrl and d - Work we are doing now
- ALT/Ctrl and p - Our publications
- ALT/Ctrl and b - Other useful publications
- ALT/Ctrl and t - Networking website
- ALT/Ctrl and n - News
- ALT/Ctrl and g - Get creative!
- ALT/Ctrl and c - Contact us
Where can I learn more about using the internet?
For detailed information about changing fonts and font sizes using different web browsers and operating systems, and using the keyboard instead of the mouse, visit the BBC’s My Web My Way website.
For general online help and web tips, visit the BBC’s Webwise website
You can find out more about how to set up your computer to make browsing the web easier and more pleasant at AbilityNet (PC) or Apple Accessibility (Mac).
Back to topI can’t use this website. What can I do?
If you have any problems accessing the content of this site or using any form of adaptive technology, please contact us and we will make every effort to resolve the issue.
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