Common tasks
The following accessibility tools are frequently used when configuring accessibility options. Click the Index or Search tab to search for a specific word or phrase.
- StickyKeys: Enables simultaneous keystrokes while pressing one key at a time.
- FilterKeys: Adjusts the response of your keyboard.
- ToggleKeys: Emits sounds when certain locking keys are pressed.
- SoundSentry: Provides visual warnings for system sounds.
- ShowSounds: Instructs programs to display captions for program speech and sounds.
- High Contrast: Improves screen contrast with alternative colors and font sizes.
- MouseKeys: Enables the keyboard to perform mouse functions.
- SerialKeys: Allows the use of alternative input devices instead of a keyboard and mouse.
Accessibility Options in Control Panel can be used with other accessiblity programs included with Windows 2000.
The accessibility tools that ship with Windows 2000 are intended to provide a minimum level of functionality for users with special needs. Most users with disabilities will need utility programs with higher functionality for daily use. For a list of Windows-based accessibility utilities, see Microsoft Accessibility at the Microsoft Web site (http://www.microsoft.com/).
Additional resources:
Utilities to enhance accessibility
A wide variety of hardware and software products are available to make personal computers easier to use for people with disabilities.
Additional information
Microsoft documentation in alternative formats
Many of the Windows 2000 documents are also available as online Help, online guides for users, or on a CD that comes with the package.
Additional information
Microsoft products and services