2.+Key+Features

=KEY FEATURES = > ==Display Features == > ==Audio Features == > ==Input Device Features == > ==The Accessibility Wizard ==
 * 1) ====Microsoft introduced a number of assistive technology features or accessibility options in the Windows XP operating system. Originally launched in 2001, Windows XP includes built-in assistive technology software features, such as display, sound and controller options. Windows XP also supports assistive technology hardware, such as screen readers and magnifiers. Both Windows XP Home and Windows XP Professional operating systems provide assistive technology features. ====
 * 1) ====Windows XP includes several display-related assistive technology features. Users can alter font and icon sizes, font colors, font types and screen resolution through the Control Panel's "Display" options. Increasing the size of fonts and icons, changing the font type and decreasing the screen resolution may make the screen easier to read for some users. High contrast color schemes may also make text more readable for users with vision impairments, while the Magnifier provides a detailed view of a portion of a screen in the Magnifier window. The Magnifier allows the user to adjust the magnification level. You can access and alter the high contrast schemes and the Magnifier via the "Accessibility Options" in the Control Panel. ====
 * 1) ====ShowSounds, SoundSentry and Text-to-Speech convert text to speech in Windows XP. Instead of hearing a Windows warning, the user will receive an on-screen message. Text-to-Speech translates written documents and information to a [|computer] voice. Computer users can alter the computer voice, the rate of speech and specify the audio device for playback via the "Speech" options in the Control Panel. Users will need to access "Accessibility Options" to turn off or on and modify ShowSounds and SoundSentry. ====
 * 1) ====Windows XP offers a number of assistive technology keyboard and mice options. Computer users with physical disabilities can slow down or speed up the mouse movement speed and the double-click speed. The "ClickLock" function makes it possible to drag and to drop without holding down the mouse button, while "Sticky Keys" makes it possible for users to engage a key combo (such as "Ctrl" + "C") without having to hold down two or more keys simultaneously. Cursor blinks may be disabled or slowed. Many options may be altered through either the "Keyboard" or "Mouse" options in the Control Panel, although assistive technology features such as "Sticky Keys" must be enabled or disabled through "Accessibility Options." ====
 * 1) ==== Users can run the Accessibility Wizard to automate assistive technology settings through the "Programs" menu. The wizard queries users about needs and enables settings based on the users' answers. ====