Accessibility features

Accessibility features help make devices and websites easier to use for everyone. Here’s a simple guide on how to use key accessibility tools, like changing zoom levels, adjusting fonts, enabling text-to-speech, and using translation features.

This guide covers major browsers and operating systems on both desktop and mobile devices.

Changing page zoom

Zooming in or out can make text and images larger or smaller, helping you see content more clearly:

• Windows and macOS Browsers: Press Ctrl (or Command on Mac) and + to zoom in or – to zoom out. Use Ctrl and 0 to reset the zoom.
• Mobile Devices: Use two fingers to pinch and zoom on the screen. This works on most web browsers and apps.

Changing fonts

Adjusting font size and style can make text easier to read:

• Windows: Go to Settings > Ease of Access > Display and use the slider to adjust text size.
• macOS: Open System Preferences > Displays and select a scaled resolution to increase font size.
• Mobile Devices:
  • iOS: Go to Settings > Display & Brightness > Text Size, or enable Bold Text in Accessibility.
  • Android: Open Settings > Display > Font size and style to make changes.

Using text-to-speech

Text-to-speech allows your device to read text aloud:

• Windows: Use Narrator by pressing Win + Ctrl + Enter.
• macOS: Turn on VoiceOver in System Preferences > Accessibility.
• iOS: Enable Speak Screen in Settings > Accessibility, then swipe down with two fingers to hear the content read aloud.
• Android: Turn on Select to Speak in Settings > Accessibility. Tap the text to have it read aloud.

Using translation features

Many browsers offer built-in translation tools to display websites in your preferred language:

• Chrome: Right-click anywhere on the page and select Translate to [Language].
• Safari: Use the translation button in the address bar (available on iOS 14+/macOS Big Sur+).
• Microsoft Edge: Click the Translate icon in the address bar if a page is in another language.
• Firefox: Add a translation extension like To Google Translate for similar functionality.

These tools can make your browsing and device experience more accessible and enjoyable. Try them out and see what works best for you.