Make the focus rectangle thicker

You can change the size of the focus rectangle to make it easier to see which item on screen has focus.

Mouse actionsKeyboard actions
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:

  • Make the focus rectangle thicker.
  • Select Save.

Under Make things on the screen easier to see select:

  • Make the focus rectangle thicker by pressing ALT+K.
  • Select Save by pressing ALT+S.
Screenshot of making the focus rectangle thicker