Internet Explorer 6 Accessibility Resources

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Make computers easier and more comfortable to use with accessibility features and utilities built right into Internet Explorer 6.

Display and Readability

Internet Explorer 6 includes numerous options to make things easier to see on the computer screen, or to adjust to your visual preferences including:

Increase or Decrease the Font Size of Web Pages Displayed on Screen

Ignore Colors, Font Styles, or Font Sizes Specified on Web Pages

Select a Font Style for Web Pages that Do Not Have a Specified Text Font

Select Text and Background Colors of Web Pages

Select Link Colors

Select Hover Link Colors

Format Web Pages Using a Custom Style Sheet

Always Expand ALT Text for Images

Turn On or Turn Off Smooth Scrolling

Turn On or Turn Off Play Animations in Web Pages

Turn On or Turn Off Play Videos in Web Pages

Turn On or Turn Off Show Pictures

Turn On or Turn Off Print Background Colors and Images

Move System Caret with Focus/Selection Changes

Sounds and Speech

In addition to the Windows XP sound and speech options, in Internet Explorer 6 you can also:

Turn On or Turn Off Play Sounds in Web Pages

Keyboard and Mouse

In Internet Explorer 6 you can choose a number of options to make your keyboard and mouse faster and easier to use. Options you can adjust include:

Change the Toolbar Button Icon Size

Add or Remove Buttons on Your Toolbar

Change the Order of Toolbar Buttons

Fill in Web Addresses Automatically

Fill in Routine Form Entries Automatically

Fill in User Names and Passwords Automatically

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Step by Step Tutorials

Learn how to use accessibility options with
Internet Explorer 6
Step by Step Tutorials

Note to Assistive Technology Users

If you use assistive technology, be sure to contact your assistive technology manufacturer to check compatibility with Windows operating system, and to learn how to adjust your settings to optimize compatibility.

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