MICROSOFT INTERNET EXPLORER
For a general overview of Internet Explorer's accessibility features go to:
Help -> Contents and Index -> Accessibility -> Keyboard shortcuts
You can navigate your browser using only the keyboard in Internet Explorer. Use shortcut keys to view and explore Web pages, use the Address bar, work with favorites, and edit. To view Internet Explorer's shortcut keys, go to:
Help -> Contents and Index -> Accessibility -> Keyboard shortcuts
Specifying Font Size
To select a specific font size, go to:
View -> Text Size
Specifying Font Style
Select a specific Web page font and plain text font at:
Tools -> Internet Options -> General Tab -> Fonts
Arial, Century Gothic, Tahoma, Tahoma Bold, and Verdana are believed to be the most accessible fonts because they do not have serifs and are not script or calligraphy fonts.
Specifying Alt Text For Images
To expand ALT text for images, select the check box at:
Tools -> Internet Options -> Advanced Tab -> Always expand ALT text for images
This ensures that text equivalents will be provided for images.
Specifying colors
Internet Explorer allows you to specify the colors of the text, the background and foreground colors, and the colors of the links. This is a useful tool if you need high contrast colors. To select your color preferences, go to:
Tools -> Internet Options -> General Tab -> Colors
NETSCAPE NAVIGATOR
Keyboard shortcuts
In Netscape Navigator, you can use keyboard equivalents for the Back and Forward buttons. Back: press ALT + left arrow. Forward: press ALT + right arrow. Go to:
Help -> Help Contents -> Index -> Keyboard -> Can I navigate without using a mouse?
Specifying font size and style
Choose a specific font style and size at:
Edit -> Preferences -> Appearance -> Fonts
You can also specify whether you want to use the document-specified fonts or your own default fonts, which will override the other fonts.
Specifying colors
Netscape Navigator allows you to specify text, background, and link colors. In addition, you have the option to use color preferences which will override the document colors. Go to:
Edit -> Preferences -> Appearance -> Colors
Note: The accessibility guidelines listed here are for Internet Explorer Version 5.0 and Netscape Navigator Version 4.7. The accessibility options may be different if you are using other browsers. Consult the operating instructions for your browser.
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