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Screen resolution
You can make your documents easier to read by adjusting the screen resolution of your computer. To adjust
the screen resolution, right click anywhere on the desktop, click Screen resolution, and then adjust the
settings as you prefer.
Note: Setting too low of a resolution might prevent some items from fitting on the screen.
For alternatives on increasing the size of text and other objects, see the following:
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"Customizable text size" on page 30
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"Magnifier" on page 30
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"Zoom" on page 30
Ease of Access keyboard shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts are combinations of two or more keys that you can use to perform a task that would
typically require a mouse or other pointing devices. Keyboard shortcuts provide an easier alternative to
interact with your computer as you work with the Windows operating system and most applications.
The following table contains keyboard shortcuts that can help make your computer easier to use.
Note: Some keyboard shortcuts might not be available on your computer.
Keyboard shortcut
Windows logo key + U
Right Shift for eight seconds
Shift five times
Left Alt+Left Shift+PrtScn (or PrtSc)
For more information, go to http://windows.microsoft.com/, and then type any of the following keywords for
searching: keyboard shortcuts, access keys, key combinations, shortcut keys.
On-Screen Keyboard
If you prefer to type or enter data into your computer without using a physical keyboard, you can use
On-Screen Keyboard. On-Screen Keyboard displays a visual keyboard with all the standard keys. You can
select keys using the mouse or another pointing device, or you can tap to select the keys if your computer
supports multi-touch screen.
To open On-Screen Keyboard, click the Search icon on the top-right corner of the Start screen and then type
On-Screen Keyboard into the displayed search box. If you are using a keyboard, you can just start typing
on the Start screen and then the search box and search results are displayed automatically. In the list
of results, click On-Screen Keyboard.
For more information about how to use and configure On-Screen Keyboard, see the Windows Help and
Support information system.
Personalized keyboard
The tactile bumps on the keyboard provide a reference point from which you can easily locate all keys on
the keyboard without visual assistance.
To adjust your keyboard settings, open Control Panel, click Ease of Access ➙ Ease of Access Center,
and then click Make the keyboard easier to use.
Function
Open the Ease of Access Center
Turn Filter Keys on or off
Turn Sticky Keys on or off
Turn High Contrast on or off
Appendix B. Accessibility information
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