Setting Options for People Who Have Difficulty Using the Keyboard or Mouse

If you have difficulty using the keyboard or mouse, you can quickly set options using the Accessibility Wizard. Mobility options include turning on StickyKeys, MouseKeys and FilterKeys, getting extra keyboard help in programs, selecting cursor size and color options, mouse button configuration, and mouse pointer speed.

This option in the Accessibility Wizard allows you to:

  • Use StickyKeys so you don't have to hold down two keys at once.
  • Set Windows to ignore repeated keystrokes.
  • Set Windows to play a sound whenever you press CAPS LOCK, NUM LOCK, or SCROLL LOCK.
  • Display extra keyboard help whenever it's available.
  • Use the numeric keypad instead of the mouse to move the mouse pointer.
  • Select the size and color of the mouse cursor.
  • Configure the mouse for right- or left-handed use.
  • Adjust the speed of the mouse pointer.
  • Save settings to a file.
StepMouse actionsKeyboard actions
1 On the Start menu:
  • Point to Programs.
  • Point to Accessories.
  • Point to Accessibility.
  • Select Accessibility Wizard.
 Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
  • Move to Programs by pressing P.
  • Move to Accessories by pressing the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key. Press ENTER.
  • Move to Accessibility, and then press ENTER.
  • Move to Accessibility Wizard, and then press ENTER.
2 In the Welcome to the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Select Next.
 In the Welcome to the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Press N.
3 In the Text Size dialog box:
  • Select the smallest text you can read.
  • Select Next.
 In the Text Size dialog box:
  • Select the smallest text you can read by using the UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW keys.
  • Press N.
4 In the Display Settings dialog box:
  • Select the options you want.
  • Select Next.
 In the Display Settings dialog box:
  • Select the options you want.
  • Press N.
5 In the Set Wizard Options dialog box:
  • Select the I have difficulty using the keyboard or mouse check box.
  • Select Next to continue through the wizard.
 In the Set Wizard Options dialog box:
  • Select the I have difficulty using the keyboard or mouse check box by pressing K.
  • Press N to continue through the wizard (use the arrow keys and ENTER to select the appropriate options).
6 In the Completing the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Press ENTER to save your changes and exit the wizard.
 In the Completing the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Press ENTER to save your changes and exit the wizard.