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Change text and background colours
How to change the settings in your operating system or web browser to make things easier to see.
Change your fonts
How to change the font settings in your operating system or web browser to make text easier to read.
Check your spelling and grammar
How to operate spell-checking software in commonly used programmes.
Content available in British Sign Language (BSL)
How to access signed content on BBC iPlayer and find it elsewhere on the web.
Content available with subtitles
Information about subtitles for online video, and how to turn on subtitles when viewing programmes on BBC iPlayer.
Magnify your screen
How to turn on your computer's magnification features.
Make the mouse pointer easier to see
How to change the colour and size of the mouse pointer, or add trails to make it more visible.
Make your computer speak text aloud
How to turn on and customise your computer's text-to-speech features.
Make your keyboard easier to use
How to change the settings so that the keyboard is more accessible or can be used on-screen.
Make your mouse easier to use
How to change the settings to slow your mouse down, make the mouse left-handed and enlarge the mouse pointer.
Make your text larger
How to change the settings in your operating system or web browser to increase the text size, making it easier to see.
Overview: Alternatives to keyboard and mouse
An overview of ways to interact with your computer using different input devices such as switches and joysticks.
Overview: Dictionary and thesaurus software
How you can use dictionary and thesaurus software to help you spell better.
Overview: Screenreaders and talking browsers
An overview of third-party screenreaders and talking browsers.
Overview: See the letters on your keyboard better
Products that make the letters on your keyboard more visible.
Overview: Smart word prediction
An overview of software that helps you type less.
Overview: Symbol browsers
An overview of software that helps people with learning disabilities use the web.
Use voice recognition
How to set up and customise the speech-recognition feature on your operating system.
Use your keyboard to control the mouse
How to set up your computer so that you can use the numeric keypad in place of a mouse.
Factsheets - I can't hear very well
Further information on hearing impairment and computing.
Factsheets - I am blind
Further information on vision impairment and computing.
Factsheets - I find words difficult
Further information on dyslexia and computing, learning difficulties and computing, and voice recognition software.
Factsheets - I find a keyboard or mouse hard to use
Further information on keyboard and mouse alternatives, repetitive strain injury, communication aids and voice recognition software.
Factsheets - I can't see very well
Further information on vision impairment and computing.
Useful links
Resources available on the internet that give more information related to accessibility, disability and technology.