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or Windows 11 has brought some accessibility features that can be useful not only for users with some kind of disability, but also for those who want to optimize their computer use. For example, you can activate automatic subtitles when playing a video, which allows you to read what is being said. Another possibility is to use voice typing. With it, the user can tell what he wants to write and the system will automatically transcribe it. In addition to being essential for people with visual impairments, this is a very useful feature when you want to type faster and faster.
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There are also many other accessibility features in windows 11. With this in mind, the TechTudo separate six Windows 11 accessibility features that will make your day easier. Take a look below and see how to activate them.
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Windows has several accessibility features for users; know – Photo: Playback / Unsplash
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The screen magnification feature can be very useful for users who suffer from hyperopia or have difficulty reading on the monitor. Windows 11 allows you to resize the displayed content by 500%. It is also possible to increase only specific elements, such as the size of the text or graphics. To enlarge the screen, just go to “Settings” and, in the menu on the left, select “System”. Then click on “Display”. In this panel you can change the screen scale in general between 100% and 500%. It is also in this tab that you can zoom specific articles to the desired size.
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Increasing the screen scale provides a better reading on the computer screen. – Photo: Reproduction / Ana Beatriz Motta
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2. Use automatic subtitles
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Automatic subtitles are one of the biggest new features in Windows 11. With them, you can read what is said in a video without having to listen to the audio. The feature is very useful for deaf people or those who prefer to watch content with subtitles, for example. To activate it, go to the “Settings” menu and on the left side choose the “Accessibility” button. Then scroll down until you find the “Audition” section. In it, click on the “Subtitles” option. In this panel you can configure the style of the caption, customizing the colors, opacity, size and effects of the text.
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Automatic subtitles make it easier to use the device without sound – Photo: Playback / Ana Beatriz Motta
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Useful for vision impaired or mobility impaired users, voice typing automatically transcribes what is said. In addition, the function can be a good alternative at times when you need to write faster, such as when taking notes during a seminar or class, as it also recognizes punctuation and special characters. To use the function, press the “Windows + H” shortcut, which will activate the voice service. Then select the button showing a microphone to start typing via voice command.
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Windows allows you to dictate to the computer what needs to be typed – Photo: Playback / Ana Beatriz Motta
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4. Enlarge or color the mouse
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Another possibility in Windows 11 is to customize the mouse pointer, touch and text cursor. Ideal for users who are color blind or who simply want to customize the look of the system, the feature allows you to change the style, color and size of each mouse configuration. To do this, go to the Windows “Settings” menu. Then, in the “Accessibility” panel, choose “Vision”. There you can find the options “Text cursor” and “Mouse pointer and touch” and you can customize them to your taste.
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Windows offers up to four styles of mouse pointers – Photo: Playback / Ana Beatriz Motta
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When reading text on the computer, it is normal for words to appear too small, which can strain users’ eyes. In this case, a good alternative is to use quick zoom to magnify the screen and better view elements on a page. You can also perform the reverse procedure and reduce the screen size. To zoom in, press the “Windows” and “+” keys, and to zoom out, “Windows” and “-“.
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The Zoom tool in Windows 11 can be activated with a simple shortcut – Photo: Playback / Ana Beatriz Motta
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6. Use the night light to stop emitting blue light
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The screen of devices emits a light called blue light, which can be harmful and contribute to insomnia. That’s why Windows 11 provides night light, which adds warmer colors to the screen and is ideal for users who use their computers late. To activate it, simply access the “Settings” menu and click on the “System” option on the left side. After this step, go to “Display” and access “Night Light”. In this panel you can activate and deactivate this filter, adjust its intensity and program the activation of the night light according to the time you prefer.
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The night light adds warm colors to the device screen – Photo: Playback / Ana Beatriz Motta
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with information from Lifehacker And Microsoft
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