Turn On or Turn Off Show Pictures

When this option is turned on, graphical images included in Web pages will appear as the pages are displayed. Turned off, the visual experience will often improve for people who have low vision or who are sensitive to screen flashing. Turning off this option often also helps pages display quicker.

StepMouse actionsKeyboard actions
1

On the Internet Explorer menu bar:

  • Select Tools.
  • Select Internet Options.

On the Internet Explorer menu bar:

  • Open the Tools menu by pressing ALT+T.
  • Select Internet Options by pressing O.
2

In the Internet Options dialog box:

  • Select the Advanced tab.

In the Internet Options dialog box:

  • Select the Advanced tab by pressing ALT+TAB.
3

On the Advanced tab, under Settings: Multimedia:

  • Turn the Show pictures setting on or off by selecting or clearing its check box.

On the Advanced tab, under Settings: Multimedia:

  • Move to the Show pictures setting by pressing the DOWN ARROW key.
  • Turn the setting on or off (select or clear) the check box by pressing SPACEBAR.
4

To save your settings and close the dialog box:

  • Click OK.

To save your settings and close the dialog box:

  • Press ENTER.

Internet Options: Advanced tab: Show pictures

Internet Options: Advanced tab: Show pictures