Q. How do I find the Ease of Access feature in Windows on LJMU PCs?

Windows Ease of Access menu contains a number of tools for ease of access including screen magnifier, high contrast colour settings, read text aloud (narration), plus much more. To access this facility:

Opening the Ease of Access via Windows Settings

• Access directly using the keyboard - press the Windows key and I together to open Windows Settings, and then select Ease of Access from the menu options.
• Alternatively, type Settings into the Windows Start menu, and choose Settings. Select Ease of Access from the menu options.

Ease of Access menu options

In the pane on the left, you will see the Ease of Access settings separated into three categories:

• Vision
  • Display
  • Cursor & pointer
  • Magnifier
  • Color filters
  • High contrast
  • Narrator
     
• Hearing
  • Audio
  • Closed captions
     
• Interaction
  • Speech
  • Keyboard
  • Mouse

You can configure these to assist your use of the Windows operating system on LJMU PCs. Further information is available from Microsoft. For additional support, ask at a Library Hub during staffed hours or Contact the Library.