Microsoft Accessibility Options

Microsoft Windows environments contain accessibility options that let you change how you interact with the software. These options can add sound, increase the magnification, and create sticky keys.

If you installed the Microsoft Accessibility components for your Windows system, you can find additional accessibility tools under Accessibility on the Start menu.

For Windows XP/Server 2003

To enable/disable Accessibility options:

  1. In Control Panel, double-click Accessibility Options.
  2. In the Accessibility Options dialog box, select or clear the check boxes as required. To enable or disable specific options, click Settings.
  3. When finished, click Apply to apply the settings, or click OK to accept the settings and close the dialog box.

For Windows 7/Server 2008/2008 R2/Vista

To enable/disable Accessibility options:

  1. In Control Panel, click Ease Of Access.
  2. In Ease of Access, click Ease Of Access Center.
  3. Use the tools in Quick Access To Common Tools to enable or disable Accessibility options or specify settings in Explore All Settings.
  4. When finished, click Apply to apply the settings, or click Save to accept the settings and close the dialog box.

For more information about Ease of Access settings in Windows 7, Server 2008, 2008 R2, or Vista refer to Windows Help.