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Assistive Technology available at the Library – Screen reader and magnifying software is available on any Library computer.

Adaptive and Assistive Features Guide – Learn about accessibility options with eBooks, eAudiobooks, research databases and physical materials.

Features in Windows 10

  • Windows Magnifier to magnify the screen in any program:
    • To launch Windows Magnifier: Windows Logo Key + Plus Sign (+)
    • To Increase the Zoom/Magnification: Windows Logo Key + Plus Sign (+)
    • To Decrease the Zoom/Magnification: Windows Logo Key + Minus Sign (-)
    • To turn off Windows Magnifier: Windows Logo Key + ESC
  • High Contrast – to turn on, use the left side of the keyboard and press Shift + Alt + Print Screen. Use the same keys to turn it off
     
  • Windows Narrator to read text on the screen in any program:
    • To launch Windows Narrator: Windows Logo Key + Ctrl + Enter
    • Move to the next item: Caps Lock + Right Arrow
    • Move to the previous item: Caps Lock + Left Arrow
    • To view all shortcut keys: Caps Lock +F1
    • To exit Windows Narrator: Caps Lock + ESC

Features to use in Chrome Browser

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