Internet Explorer (all Windows versions):
To change the text size:
- Click on 'View' in the top menu toolbar.
- Select 'Text Size'.
- Select your option.
The default is medium. Alternatively, if you have a mouse with a wheel you can hold the CTRL key on your keyboard whilst scrolling up or down with the wheel to alter the text size.
To change the font and colour settings:
- Select Internet Options from the View OR the Tools menu - this will depend on your browser version.
- Select the Accessibility Option and click the three boxes displayed under formatting, so that they are now showing ticks.
- Follow the instructions below to change font and colours.
To change the font:
- Select Internet Options from the View OR the Tools menu depending on your browser version.
- Click on the Fonts button
- Choose your font from the drop-down menu under Web page font and click the OK button.
- Arial or Verdana if you have it are two of the easiest fonts to read.
To change text or background colours:
- Select Internet Options from the View OR the Tools menu depending on your browser version.
- Click on the Colours button and un-tick the box next to Use Windows colours.
- To change the colour of the text, click on the button to the right of Text ,choose your colour from the palette and click OK.
- To change the colour of the background, click on the button to the right of Background, choose your colour from the palette and click OK.
To remove images:
- Select Internet Options from the View OR the Tools menu depending on your browser.
- Select the Advanced tab at the top right hand corner of the box.
- Scroll down to the Multimedia heading.
- Un-tick the box next to Show Pictures.
- Click on the Apply button and then click on the OK button.
If you need further help visit the Microsoft Help and Support site