Workshop: Make light work of Windows Accessibility

The Windows Utility Manager is the fast route to accessibility. Here’s our quick guide

Not everyone can use Windows easily. Those with limited mobility, for example, may struggle to use a keyboard, while short-sightedness can make it tricky to decipher icons and text displayed on screen.

Both Windows XP and Vista include a variety of accessibility options to make using a computer a bit easier.

In XP they’re managed via Utility Manager and in Vista, it’s the Ease of Access Center. Either way, there’s a super-quick shortcut to these accessibility features.

Here's how to make Windows more accessible.