Accessibility in Windows XP
Make computers easier and more comfortable to use with accessibility features and utilities built right into Microsoft Windows XP (Professional and Home versions). Find more information at www.microsoft.com/enable/products/windowsxp/.
Overview of Accessibility Features in Windows XP
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Features
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Description
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Accessibility Wizard
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The Accessibility Wizard in Windows XP and 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.
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Utility Manager
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Enables administrator-level users to check an accessibility program's status and start or stop an accessibility program—automatically, if required.
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Magnifier
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Magnifies a portion of the computer screen so it is more readable.
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Narrator
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Text-to-speech program that reads what is displayed on the screen—the contents of the active window, menu options, or text that has been typed.
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On-screen keyboard
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Displays a virtual keyboard on the computer screen that allows people to type data by using a pointing device or joystick.
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Display and readability
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A wide array of display and readability options increase visibility of items on the computer screen. Options include changing font style, color, and size of items on the desktop; icon size; screen resolution; high contrast schemes; and mouse pointer and cursor visibility options.
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Sounds and speech options
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Make computer sounds easier to hear or distinguish—or, choose visual alternatives to sound. A variety of speech-to-text options are also available. Options include adjusting sound volume and schemes, captions (ShowSounds), visual cues for system sounds (SoundSentry), and Text-to-Speech options.
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Mouse options
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Choose a number of options to make your keyboard easier to use. Options include changing the click speed, actions of the mouse buttons, pointer speed, cursor blink rate, and mouse pointer schemes.
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Keyboard options
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Choose a number of options to make your keyboard easier to use. Options include adjusting the character repeat rate, choosing an alternative (Dvorak) keyboard layout, Sticky Keys, Filter Keys, Toggle Keys, Mouse Keys, and more.
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