Undoing the last action without the mouse
In many Windows applications you can undo your last action, this can be done by pressing the undo button on the toolbar, or by using the keyboard:-
- Undo – CTRL+Z
- Redo – CTRL+Y
Read this to me please! – Natural Reader
If you find it tiring, or difficult to read long passages of text from your computer screen then you may like to try Natural Reader.
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Online Library of Accessible Textbooks Launched
The University of Edinburgh, in conjunction with The Seeing Ear, have launched the UK’s first online library of text books in alternative formats for visually impaired students.
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iPlayer to include Audio Described Content
The BBC’s watch again service iPlayer, now includes access to audio described programmes. Audio description adds a narrative describing actions taking place on the screen. To view a list of available programmes visit http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/audiodescribed.
Select, Cut, Copy and Paste Text without the mouse
In this guide we’ll look at selecting, copying and pasting text all without the mouse.
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Increasing the Size of Screen Elements in Windows 7
If you find the text and icons on your screen too small, then Windows 7 provides an easy method of increasing the size of Windows Elements.
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BBC Launch Accessible Newsreader for CBBC News
The BBC’s CBBC (Children’s BBC) News Reader provides a simplified interface, for children with disabilities to access the news.
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Easy YouTube
Easy YouTube provides a simplified interface for searching and watching YouTube videos.
MouseKeys, Using the Keyboard to control the mouse.
Mouse Keys allows you to control the mouse pointer, and carryout actions such as double clicking and drag and drop using the Keyboard. Continue reading ‘MouseKeys, Using the Keyboard to control the mouse.’ »
Moving around a Word document, without the mouse.
This list of Keyboard Short cuts will help you quickly find your way around a Microsoft Word document.
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