3 Assistive Functionalities Provided By the Windows

The Windows itself provides some assistive functionalities. Even though they are very simple and are not suitable for serious work. However, they are useful enough for users who need to perform an initial setup of a Windows computer, such as installing a screen reader for the first time. Some of these functionalities are listed below.

Narrator

- very simple screen reader, available only in English version of the Windows.

Magnifier

- simple screen magnifier that provides magnified views around the mouse pointer.

Accessibility Wizard

- a program to let users change various settings of the Windows to suit their needs.

Utility Manager

- a simple program to let users start Narrator, Magnifier and On-Screen Keyboard.

The appearance of the screen can also be changed through the Display setting accessible through the Control Panel. To access this dialog box, do the following:

1. Open the Start Menu.
2. Chose ``Settings.''
3. Choose ``Control Panel.''
4. Choose ``Display.''

There are several tabs within this dialog box. The ``Appearance'' tab is where users can adjust the contrast and other appearance. The most important control within this tab is the ``color Scheme'' combo box. The display can easily be set to high contrast through this combo box.