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Accessibility Options in Windows (page 2 of 2)
By Joy Stapleton

Filter Keys is used to screen out unintentional repeated keystrokes, and Sticky Keys lets you press key combinations one key at a time instead of having to hold down multiple keys at once.

Filter Keys and Sticky Keys can be accessed by going to the Accessibility Options in the Control Panel in Windows XP, or by going to the Ease of Access Center and selecting “Make the keyboard easier to use” in Vista and Windows 7.

Microsoft has provided a vast amount of information on Accessibility Options on their Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/enable/ where you’ll find a host of demos, tutorials, and guides.

The Guides available on the site provide information on assistive technology products that are available for vision impairments, dexterity and mobility impairments, hearing and learning difficulties, and language and communication impairments.

You’ll also find helpful links to demos and tutorials within each of these guides to assist you with adjusting your PC to accommodate each of these impairments.

In the Product Information section, if you click on the “More Microsoft products and resources” link, that will take you to the “Accessibility in Microsoft Products” Web page, where you’ll find additional accessibility information on the following Windows software products and operating systems:

Microsoft Office products, and Microsoft browsers: Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Office 2007, Office 2003, Office XP, Internet Explorer 8, Internet Explorer 7, Internet Explorer 6, and the MSN browser.

There are also tutorials available in the Reference section on that page that you can find by clicking on the” Product documentation in accessible formats” link, and if you click on the “Keyboard shortcuts” link you’ll find an extensive list of shortcuts for all of the above mentioned Microsoft products.

Joy Stapleton started out as a mainframe Programmer/Analyst in 1985. In 1992 she became a PC software developer and PC technician. As a private consultant, Joy provides PC technical services and develops Web sites.


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