The Access Pack for Microsoft Windows NT

Microsoft distributes the Access Pack for Microsoft Windows NT, which provides people who have motion or hearing disabilities with better access to computers running Windows NT. (If you are running Windows 95, these Access Pack features are already built in. For more information, see Windows 95 Help.) The Access Pack for Microsoft Windows NT contains several features that:

  Allow single-finger typing of SHIFT, CONTROL, and ALT key combinations.

  Ignore accidental keystrokes.

  Adjust the rate at which a character is repeated when you hold down a key, or turn off character repetition entirely.

  Prevent typing extra characters if you unintentionally press a key more than once.

  Enable you to control the mouse pointer by using the keyboard.

  Enable you to control the computer keyboard and mouse by using an alternative input device.

  Provide a visual cue when the computer beeps or makes other sounds.

The Access Pack for Microsoft Windows NT is included in the Microsoft Application Note WNO789. Access Packs are also available for Windows 3.0 and 3.1. If you have a modem, you can download the information you need. See Which Files to Download or Order, later in this appendix.