Open the settings: Press the Windows key + U (or Start > Settings > Accessibility).
Makes the words bigger everywhere, without changing pictures or layout.
To undo: Drag the Text size slider back to the left.
From Microsoft Support: Make Windows easier to see (checked Oct 14, 2026).
Makes everything bigger: words, icons, buttons and windows.
To undo: Pick the percentage you had before (Windows marks one as Recommended).
Microsoft does not recommend a custom scale; pick from the list.
From Microsoft Support: Make Windows easier to see (checked Oct 14, 2026).
A magnifying glass for the whole screen or part of it.
Shortcut Windows key + Plus (+) on, Windows key + Esc off
To undo: Press the Windows key + Esc.
From Microsoft Support: Make Windows easier to see (checked Oct 14, 2026).
Strong, solid colours that make text and edges stand out.
Shortcut Left Alt + Left Shift + Print Screen
To undo: Pick None in Contrast themes, then Apply (or press the shortcut again).
From Microsoft Support: Make Windows easier to see and Microsoft Support: Windows keyboard shortcuts for accessibility (checked Oct 14, 2026).
Changes the screen's colours so things that differ only by colour are easier to tell apart.
Shortcut Windows key + Ctrl + C (after turning on "Keyboard shortcut for color filters")
To undo: Turn Color filters off.
From Microsoft Support: Make Windows easier to see (checked Oct 14, 2026).
A larger pointer in a colour that is easy to spot.
To undo: Drag Size back down and pick the white pointer style.
From Microsoft Support: Make your mouse, keyboard, and other input devices easier to use (checked Oct 14, 2026).
Press Ctrl and a circle shows where the pointer is.
Shortcut Ctrl (once it is on)
To undo: Untick the same box, then OK.
From Microsoft Support: Change mouse settings (checked Oct 14, 2026).
A coloured marker on the blinking typing line so you can see where you are typing.
To undo: Turn Text cursor indicator off.
From Microsoft Support: Make your mouse, keyboard, and other input devices easier to use (checked Oct 14, 2026).
Shows words on screen for anything the computer plays: videos, calls, voice messages.
Shortcut Windows key + Ctrl + L
Captions can get words wrong. Do not rely on them alone in an emergency.
To undo: Press the Windows key + Ctrl + L again.
Needs Windows 11 version 22H2 or later. The captions are made on the computer.
From Microsoft Support: Make Windows easier to hear and Microsoft Support: Use live captions to better understand audio (checked Oct 14, 2026).
Plays both sides of stereo in each ear, so nothing is missed with one earbud or one good ear.
To undo: Turn Mono audio off.
From Microsoft Support: Make Windows easier to hear (checked Oct 14, 2026).
Flashes the window or the whole screen when Windows plays an alert sound.
To undo: Choose the setting that turns the flashing off.
From Microsoft Support: Make Windows easier to hear (checked Oct 14, 2026).
Press key combinations one key at a time (Ctrl, then S) instead of together.
Shortcut Press Shift five times
To undo: Turn Sticky keys off (or press Shift five times).
From Microsoft Support: Make your mouse, keyboard, and other input devices easier to use and Microsoft Support: Windows keyboard shortcuts for accessibility (checked Oct 14, 2026).
Ignores very quick or repeated key presses from a shaky hand.
Shortcut Hold the right Shift key for eight seconds
To undo: Turn Filter keys off.
From Microsoft Support: Make your mouse, keyboard, and other input devices easier to use and Microsoft Support: Windows keyboard shortcuts for accessibility (checked Oct 14, 2026).
A keyboard on the screen you can use with the mouse.
Shortcut Windows key + Ctrl + O
To undo: Close the on-screen keyboard window.
From Microsoft Support: Make your mouse, keyboard, and other input devices easier to use (checked Oct 14, 2026).
Gives more time between the two clicks of a double-click.
To undo: Drag the slider back to the middle, then OK.
From Microsoft Support: Change mouse settings (checked Oct 14, 2026).
Moves the pointer with the number keypad instead of the mouse.
Shortcut Left Alt + Left Shift + Num Lock
To undo: Turn Mouse keys off.
Needs a keyboard with a number keypad.
From Microsoft Support: Make your mouse, keyboard, and other input devices easier to use and Microsoft Support: Windows keyboard shortcuts for accessibility (checked Oct 14, 2026).
Edge reads a web page out loud.
Shortcut Ctrl + Shift + U
To undo: Press Ctrl + Shift + U again, or close Read aloud.
From Microsoft Support: Accessibility features in Microsoft Edge (checked Oct 14, 2026).
Shows a web article as plain, uncluttered text.
Shortcut F9
To undo: Press F9 again.
Works on many article pages, not every page.
From Microsoft Support: Accessibility features in Microsoft Edge (checked Oct 14, 2026).
Speak and Windows types the words wherever the cursor is.
Shortcut Windows key + H
To undo: Say "Stop listening" or press the microphone button.
Needs an internet connection and a working microphone.
From Microsoft Support: Use voice typing to talk instead of type on your PC (checked Oct 14, 2026).
Stops windows and menus from sliding and fading.
To undo: Turn Animation effects back on.
From Microsoft Support: Make it easier to focus on tasks (checked Oct 14, 2026).
Pop-up notifications stay up longer than the usual five seconds, so there is time to read them.
To undo: Pick 5 seconds again.
From Microsoft Support: Make Windows easier to hear (checked Oct 14, 2026).
Silences pop-up notifications; they wait in the Notification Center.
To undo: Turn Do not disturb off.
From Microsoft Support: Make it easier to focus on tasks (checked Oct 14, 2026).
Menu looks different? Press the Windows key and type the setting's name.