On the 'View' menu ('Page' in IE7) click 'Text Size', then choose the size of text
Preventing graphics from appearing on web pages
Under the 'Tools' menu click on 'Internet Options'
On the 'Advanced tab', scroll down to the 'Multimedia' heading
Click on the graphics options ('animations', 'videos', 'pictures' and 'images') to remove the ticks
Click on 'Apply', then click on 'OK'.
Should graphics still appear, select 'View' then 'Refresh', the 'Refresh' button from the toolbar, or press F5 ('Refresh' button or F5 in IE7).
Changing the size of the window
Click 'View' ('Tools' in IE7) then 'Full Screen' from the toolbar, or press F11.
Changing the font
Text in a font such as Arial is easier to read than one such as Times New Roman. To change the text font style:
On the 'Tools' menu, click 'Internet Options'
On the 'General' tab, click 'Accessibility'
Tick the 'Ignore font styles specified on web page'
On the 'General' tab, click 'Fonts'
In the 'Web page font' and 'Plain text font' lists, choose the fonts you would like to use
Click 'OK'
Should the font remain unchanged, select 'View' then 'Refresh', the 'Refresh' button from the toolbar, or press F5 ('Refresh' button or F5 in IE7).
Changing font and background colours
As a result of the fonts, typefaces and background colours used in web page design, you may find some text difficult to read. You can however choose settings to suit you. A distinct contrast can be achieved using black text on a yellow background. To change the text and background colours:
On the 'Tools' menu, click 'Internet Options'
On the 'General' tab, click 'Accessibility'
Tick the 'Ignore colors specified on web pages'
On the 'General' tab, click 'Colors'
Deselect the 'Use Windows Colors' tick box
Select the box next to 'Text' and choose a colour
Click 'OK'
Specify your required colour changes
Click 'OK'
If the colours remain unchanged, select 'View' then 'Refresh', the 'Refresh' button from the toolbar, or press F5 ('Refresh' button or F5 in IE7).
Other ways to customize web pages to make them easier to read can be found under the 'Tools' menu by clickling on 'Internet Options', selecting the 'Advanced' tab, and choosing from the options available to improve visibility.
