Visual assistance

You can increase the size of the text on the screen to improve its visibility.

If you're using Internet Explorer

• In the browser menu, select 'View'
• Select 'Text size'
• Select 'Largest'

Alternatively, you can:

• Select 'View'
• Select 'Zoom'

And then zoom to an appropriate view.

If you're using Chrome

• Hold down CTRL on your keyboard
• While holding down the CTRL key, press the + to increase the size of the text
• If you need to decrease it again, hold down CTRL and press the - key

If you're using a Windows computer

You can magnify your screen a portion at a time to make the content easier to read. The magnifier window can be moved to a different part of the page or kept in the same place at the side of the screen.

To enable the screen magnifier, follow these steps:

• Open the 'Start' menu in the bottom left hand corner of the screen
• Select 'All Programs'
• Select 'Accessories'
• Select 'Accessibility'
• Open 'Magnifier'

If you're using a Mac computer

To magnify your screen when using a Mac, follow these steps:

• Open the Apple menu in the top right hand corner of the screen, or press CTRL and F1 on the keyboard
• Select 'System Preferences'
• Select 'Accessibility'
• Select 'Zoom'
• Using the sliders, you'll now be able to magnify the screen to a level that's suitable
• Select 'OK' to confirm your changes

You can increase the size and the visibility of the cursor to make it easier to see and follow.

If you're using a Windows computer

• Open the 'Start' menu in the bottom left hand corner of the screen
• Open the 'Control Panel'
• Select 'Printer and Other Hardware'
• Select 'Mouse'

Within the 'Mouse Properties' menu, you can adjust the speed, visibility and size of the cursor for ease of use.

If you're using a Mac computer

• Open the Apple menu in the top right hand corner of the screen, or press CTRL and F1 on the keyboard
• Select 'System preferences'
• Select 'Accessibility'
• Select 'Display'
• Using the sliders, you'll now be able to adjust the size and the contrast of the cursor.
• Select 'OK' to confirm your changes