Changing the Size of Items on the Screen
Using the Accessibility Wizard, you can change the size of various items on the screen to make them easier to see, or easier to access. Items you can resize include font size, scroll bar and window border size, and icon size.
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:
In the
Welcome to the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
3
In the
Text Size dialog box:
- Select the text size option you want.
- Select Next.
In the
Text Size dialog box:
- Select the text size option you want by using the UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW keys.
- Press ENTER.
4
In the
Display Settings dialog box:
- Ensure that the Change the font size check box is selected.
- If it is not selected, select this check box.
- Select Next.
In the
Display Settings dialog box:
- Ensure that the Change the font size check box is selected.
- If it is not selected, press C.
- Press ENTER.
5
In the
Set Wizard Options dialog box:
- Select the I am blind or have difficulty seeing things on screen check box.
- Select Next.
In the
Set Wizard Options dialog box:
- Select the I am blind or have difficulty seeing things on screen check box by pressing L.
- Press ENTER.
6
In the
Scroll Bar and Window Border Size dialog box:
- Select the scroll bar and window border size you want.
- Select Next.
In the
Scroll Bar and Window Border Size dialog box:
- Select the scroll bar and window border size you want by using the LEFT ARROW and RIGHT ARROW keys.
- Press ENTER.
7
In the
Icon Size dialog box:
- Select the icon size you want.
- Select Next to continue through the wizard.
In the
Icon Size dialog box:
- Select the icon size you want by using the LEFT ARROW and RIGHT ARROW keys.
- Press ENTER to continue through the wizard (use the arrow keys and ENTER to select the appropriate options).
8
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.