Windows 98 Accessibility Resources

Make computers easier and more comfortable to use with accessibility options in Microsoft® Windows 98.

Display and Readability

Windows 98 includes options to increase visibility of items on the computer screen including:

• Screen Elements—choose the combination of font styles, colors and sizes that are easy to view.
• Icon Size—make icons larger for visibility, or smaller for increased screen space.
• Font Size—choose a font that's easily viewed on screen.
• Wallpaper—select a pattern that's comfortable to view.

Sounds and Speech

Windows 98 includes options to make computer sounds easier to hear or distinguish—or, you can choose visual alternatives to sound. Options you can adjust include:

• ShowSounds—display captions for speech and sounds.
• SoundSentry—display visual warnings for system sounds.
• Notification—choose sound or visual notification when turning accessibility features on or off.

Keyboard and Mouse

In Windows 98 you can choose a number of options to make your keyboard and mouse faster and easier to use including:

• Pointer schemes—choose size and color options for better visibility.
• Pointer Speed—set how fast the mouse pointer moves on screen.
• Pointer Trails —follow the pointer motion on screen.
• StickyKeys—allow pressing one key at a time (rather than simultaneously) for key combinations.
• FilterKeys—ignore brief or repeated keystrokes and slow down the repeat rate.
• ToggleKeys—hear tones when pressing certain keys.
• MouseKeys—move the mouse pointer using the numerical keypad.

Accessibility Wizard

The Accessibility Wizard can help new users quickly and easily set up groups of accessibility options that address visual, hearing and dexterity needs all in one place. The Accessibility Wizard asks questions about accessibility needs. Then, based on the answers, it configures utilities and settings for individual users. The Accessibility Wizard can be run again at any time to make changes, or changes can be made to individual settings through Control Panel. To learn about the Accessibility Wizard, see:

• Opening the Accessibility Wizard

Related Accessibility Links:

• Keyboard Shortcuts
• Accessible Documentation
• Windows 98 Web Site