What is the assistive technology like in Windows XP?
Windows XP includes a Magnifier, Narrator, On-screen Keyboard, and Utility Manager which provide accessibility support. Text size can be changed in several ways – the Magnifier will allow the user to set the level of magnification, set tracking options, set either inverted colours or use high contrast. The onscreen keyboard provides limited functionality for mobility impaired users. Narrator is a text to speech programme that can help visually impaired people to access most programmes on their computers. Most users with visual impairments will need a screen reader with higher functionality for daily use. The Utility Manager will allow the user to manage the 3 options available – Magnifier, On-screen keyboard and Narrator – the manager can be launched from the keyboard using the Windows key + U – the user is able to maintain settings and specify which feature will launch automatically on start-up.
