How to set up accessibility features
How to customise your phone
For Android users
Go to 'Settings', then 'Accessibility and select 'Accessibility menu'.
Android accessibility overview - Android accessibility Helpopens in a new tabFor iPhone users
Go to 'Settings', then 'Accessibility and select 'Accessibility menu'.
Get started with accessibility features on iPhone.opens in a new tabOther useful links
Tips if you’re using a Windows computer
Download screen readers
NVDA is a free and open-source screen reader for Microsoft Windows operating systems. For more information or to download the screen reader, go to nvda-project.orgopens in a new tab
Zoom in or out in a browser window
Start by holding 'CTRL' then:
- Zoom in by pressing '+'
- Zoom out by pressing '-'
Zoom in or out of your whole screen
Go to 'Start', then 'Settings' and select 'Magnifier'.
Change all font sizes
Go to 'Start', then 'Settings' and select 'Magnifier'.
Change colour and contrast settings
Go to 'Start', then 'Settings' and select 'Ease of access' where there’s a slider that changes the brightness of the screen.
Tips if you’re using a Mac (OS) computer
Download screen readers
VoiceOver comes with Mac OS X operating systems by default (mobile and desktop). If for some reason VoiceOver is not installed, download it for free at apple.com/accessibilityopens in a new tab
Zoom in or out in a browser window
Start by holding 'Command' then:
- Zoom in by pressing '+'
- Zoom out by pressing '-'
Zoom in or out of your whole screen
Start by holding 'Command' then:
- Zoom in by pressing '+'
- Zoom out by pressing '-'
Change all font sizes
Go to 'System preferences', then 'Display' and select 'Scaled'.
Change colour and contrast settings
Go to 'System preferences', then 'Accessibility' and select 'Display'.