Web browser tools

This guide explains accessibility features, such as changing zoom levels, adjusting fonts, enabling text-to-speech, and using translation tools, organised by web browser.

Google Chrome

• Zoom: Press Ctrl (or Command on Mac) and + to zoom in, or – to zoom out. Reset zoom with Ctrl + 0.
• Font Changes: Go to Settings > Appearance > Font Size to adjust font size. Advanced font settings are in Customize Fonts.
• Text-to-Speech: Install an extension like Read Aloud for text-to-speech functionality.
• Translation: Right-click on the page and select Translate to [Language].

Safari

• Zoom: Use Command + Plus (+) or Minus (-) to zoom in or out. Reset zoom with Command + 0.
• Font Changes: Adjust font size by enabling Reader View (click the aA button in the address bar) and selecting a preferred font size.
• Text-to-Speech: Enable VoiceOver in macOS or Speak Screen on iOS.
• Translation: Click the translation button in the address bar (available on macOS Big Sur and iOS 14 or later).

Microsoft Edge

• Zoom: Press Ctrl (or Command on Mac) and + to zoom in, or – to zoom out. Use Ctrl + 0 to reset.
• Font Changes: Navigate to Settings > Appearance > Fonts to adjust font size and style.
• Text-to-Speech: Use the built-in Read Aloud feature by clicking the Read Aloud button in the toolbar.
• Translation: Click the Translate icon in the address bar to translate a webpage.

Firefox

• Zoom: Use Ctrl (or Command on Mac) and +, –, or 0 to zoom in, out, or reset.
• Font Changes: Go to Settings > General > Language and Appearance to customize font size and style.
• Text-to-Speech: Install an add-on like Read Aloud for text-to-speech.
• Translation: Add a browser extension, such as To Google Translate, for translation features.