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Adjust the color and transparency of the window borders

You can change the color of windows, the Start menu, and the taskbar. Pick a color or make your own.

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1

To open the Ease of Access Center, select:

  • Start.
  • Control Panel.
  • Ease of Access.
  • Ease of Access Center.

To open the Ease of Access Center, press:

  • Windows logo key Windows logo key+U.
2

Under Explore all settings, select:

  • Make the computer easier to see.

Under Explore all settings, select:

  • Make the computer easier to see by pressing TAB, then ENTER.
3

Under Make things on the screen easier to see, select:

  • Adjust the color and transparency of the window borders.

Note: If the Adjust the color and transparency of the window borders link is not active, your computer does not support this setting.

Under Make things on the screen easier to see, select:

  • Adjust the color and transparency of the window borders, by pressing ALT+J.

Note: If the Adjust the color and transparency of the window borders link is not active, your computer does not support this setting.

4

Under Windows Color and Appearance, select:

  • A color scheme from the available options.
  • Enable transparency to apply that effect.
  • Adjust Transparency by moving the slider to the desired level.

Under Windows Color and Appearance, select:

  • A color scheme from the available options by pressing TAB.
  • Enable transparency to apply that effect by pressing ALT+N.
  • Adjust Transparency by moving the slider to the desired level by pressing TAB, then the arrow keys.
5

If you want to adjust hue, saturation, and brightness, select:

  • Show color mixer, and move the sliders to the desired levels.

If you want to adjust hue, saturation, and brightness, select:

  • Show color mixer, by pressing TAB, then SPACEBAR.
  • Move the sliders to the desired levels by pressing TAB to select, and then the arrow keys.

To choose other color combinations

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6

To choose other color combinations, select:

  • Open classic appearance properties for more color options.
  • Color scheme to choose a color scheme.
  • Select OK.

To choose other color combinations:

  • Open classic appearance properties for more color options by pressing TAB, then ENTER.
  • Move to Color scheme by pressing ALT+C.
  • Use the arrow keys to move to your color scheme selection.
  • Press ENTER.
Screenshot of adjusting the color and transparency of the window borders
Last updated: Thursday, February 14, 2008

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