Starting or Stopping Accessibility Programs

Utility Manager is an accessibility utility that enables users to check the status of accessibility programs (Microsoft Magnifier, Narrator, On-Screen Keyboard) and to start or stop them. This tutorial tells you how to start or stop individual accessibility programs while you're working with them, or check the status of an accessibility program as you work.

StepMouse actionsKeyboard actions

To start or stop an accessibility program:

On the Start menu, point to Programs.
Point to Accessories.
Point to Accessibility.
Select Utility Manager.

To open Utility Manager:

Press the Windows logo key+U.

In the Utility Manager dialog box:

Select a program from the list.

In the Utility Manager dialog box:

Select a program from the list by pressing the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key.

Under Options:

Select the Start or Stop button.
Select OK.

Under Options:

Select Start by pressing ALT+A or select Stop by pressing ALT+O.
Press ENTER.

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