Customize Windows or Windows NT

There are many ways you can customize Windows or Windows NT to make your computer more accessible.

  Beginning with Windows 95, accessibility features are built in to Windows. These features are useful for individuals who have difficulty typing or using a mouse, who have moderately impaired vision, or who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. The features can be installed during setup, or you can add them later from your Windows 95 installation disks. For information about installing and using these features, see Windows Help.

  You can also use the Control Panel and other features to adjust the appearance and behavior of Windows or Windows NT to suit varying vision and motor abilities. You can adjust colors and sizes, sound volume, and the behavior of the mouse and keyboard.

The specific features available, and whether they are built in or must be obtained separately, depend on which operating system you are using.

For full documentation on the accessibility features available in your operating system, see the appropriate application notes listed in the next section. Accessibility features are also documented in the Microsoft Windows 95 Resource Kit and the Microsoft Windows NT Resource Kit.