LibGuides: Digital accessibility: Accessibility built-in

Make the most of Microsoft

Microsoft accessibility overview
For Windows, MS 365 and XBOX
Achieve more flexibility with built-in tools and features in Microsoft technologies.

Includes features for:

Run the Accessibility Checker on your content
Make it easier for others to read and edit your documents. For Windows macOS and the Web
Speech Recognition in Windows
Use your voice to dictate text to your PC
Watch the Tell Me video
Use commands in many Office 365 and other applications without navigating the command ribbon.Use the text field to enter words and phrases about what you want to do. Find features to use or actions to perform.

Make your mouse more visible by changing the color and size of the mouse pointer
Add pointer trails to see where the mouse is moving on the screen
Set visual feedback when you touch the screen

Windows support
Make your screen easier to use
Customize colours in Windows
Distinguish between things that differ only by colour to boost contrast or remove colour
Magnify your screen in Windows
Enlarge part or all of your screen so you can see words and images better.
To open press Windows logo key + Plus sign (+)
Press Windows logo key + Plus/Minus sign (-) to zoom in or out
To close press Windows logo key + Esc
Use Narrator
The built-in screen reader in Windows to navigate your PC and read aloud what's on your screen. Hear a webpage summary that includes the number of links, landmarks, and headings by pressing Narrator + S
Complete guide to Narrator

Set up your device for accessibility with MS 365
For Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.
Use Office apps with built-in accessibility features and tools: screen reader Narrator, Magnifier and contrast themes.
Use a screen reader and keyboard shortcuts with Office apps
Learn how to use Narrator to do things in Office apps:
Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, OneDrive, Teams, Yammer and many more...
Keyboard shortcuts in Office
Keyboard shortcuts can be easier than using a touchscreen, an essential alternative to a mouse.
Here you'll find links to most keyboard shortcut articles for apps for Office.

Apple accessibility support
Features for MAC, iPhone and iPad.
Use eye or head-tracking technology to interact with your screen and control your Mac.
Discover support for
- Vision
- Mobility
- Hearing
- Neurodiversity
Apple YouTube channel
See videos on how to customize settings app by app on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
Use Voice Control on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch
Interact with your device using your voice to tap, swipe, type and more.
You need iOS 13 or later, or iPadOS to use this and a file download is required.
Connect to Wi-Fi before using for the first time.
Once complete, Wi-Fi is not required to use it.
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You need iOS 13 or later, or iPadOS to use, and a file download is required
Once complete, Wi-Fi is not required to use it
Connect to Wi-Fi before using for the first time

Adjust the view on your Mac, iPad, iPhone, Apple Watch, and Apple TV so it works better for you
Choose from a preset range of color filters on your iPhone or iPad or fine-tune them
Turn on Invert Colors on all your devices to instantly change the values and create more contrast

works like a digital magnifying glass. It uses the camera on your iPad or iPhone to increase the size of anything you point it at, so you can see the details more clearly

MAC accessibility shortcuts
Use audio descriptions to hear narration for a video clip, show, or movie.
Use the keyboard shortcuts to control accessibility options.
To open the Accessibility Shortcuts panel press these keys together:
Option (⌥), Command (⌘) and F5.
Use VoiceOver
The built-in screen reader for MACs.
Use Siri to turn VoiceOver on or off - any time.
Ask Siri
A personal assistant to help multitask and get things done.
For more examples, ask Siri ”What can you do?”
Use Voice Control on your Mac
Use your voice to navigate and interact with your MAC with this is in-built function. Requires macOS Catalina 10.15 or later.
Upgrade to macOS Catalina if necessary
Follow the steps to turn it on
iOS Apps
These have been developed for blind or low vision users, to assist with everyday tasks

ChromeVox
Chromebooks have a built-in screen reader called ChromeVox, which enables people with visual impairments to use the Chrome operating system.

Support for phones and tablets
Create the right balance and stay in control
- Translate languages
- Search the web with your camera
- Caption media playing on your phone
Look for the lightbulb button and use the Tell Me tool
Enter words and phrases for what you want to do
Quickly get to features you want to use or actions you want to perform.
To access Tell Me on your Android phone or tablet click the light bulb button.
On your phone it will be towards the bottom left corner.
On your tablet it will be on the ribbon at the top,

Adapt your device for vision, audio and mobility
Hear what’s on your screen
Real-time captions
Plug in your adaptive switch
Boost sound, filter background noise
Use your camera to identify what’s nearby
Switch Access control guide and video
Types of switches available
Tips for setting up
Camera switches