Accessibility Features and Functionality

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This chapter describes the different ways that Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 supports enhanced accessibility and explains how to use the browser to accommodate different accessibility needs. In particular, Internet Explorer has many features that enable users with disabilities to customize the appearance of Web pages to meet their own needs and preferences. Users without disabilities might also be interested in this functionality, which enables them to customize colors and fonts to their own tastes and to use time-saving keyboard shortcuts.

In This Chapter

Overview: Accessibility

Accessibility Benefits

Upgrade Considerations

Suggested Features for Different Types of Disabilities

Using Keyboard Navigation

Customizing Fonts, Colors, and Styles

Configuring Advanced Internet Accessibility Options

Accessibility Resources

See Also

  • For more information about planning accessibility features for users with disabilities, see Chapter 9 , "Planning the Deployment."

  • For more information about testing accessibility features before installing Internet Explorer, see Chapter 11 , "Setting Up and Administering a Pilot Program."

  • For more information about deploying Internet Explorer to your user groups, see Chapter 19 , "Deploying Microsoft Internet Explorer 5."

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