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Changing the size of the text

You can enlarge the text as displayed in your browser by following the instructions below;

  • Select the "File" menu at the top of your screen

  • From this menu select the "Preferences" option, this will display a dialog box

  • From the left side of the dialog box select the "Page Style" heading under the "Fonts and Colours" category

  • Select the "Default Zoom" of your choice from the drop down menu

  • Select "OK" to confirm the changes.

Changing the style of the text

When you visit a website it may not be written in a style you find easy to read. On many sites it is possible to override the style displayed with your preferred choice, this can be done by following the instructions below:

  • Select the "File" menu at the top of your screen;

  • From this menu select the "Preferences" option, this will display a dialog box;

  • From the left side of the dialog box select the "Page Style" heading under the "Fonts and Colours" category;

  • Ensure the "My fonts and colours" box has been selected;

  • Select "OK" to confirm any changes;

  • Again select the "File" menu at the top of your screen;

  • From this menu select the "Preferences" option, this will display a dialog box;

  • From the left side of the dialog box select the "Fonts and Colours" category;

  • Select the type of text you wish to be amended from the list - e.g. "Normal";

  • Confirm your choice by clicking on the first "choose" button;

  • From the pop up box that appears then select the style of text you wish to view;

  • Select the "OK" button twice to confirm your choice.

Changing the text and background colours

When you visit a website it may not have a contrast of background to text that you find easy to read. It is possible to change the background or text colours to suit your requirements, this can be done by following the instructions below;

  • Select the "File" menu at the top of your screen;

  • From this menu select the "Preferences" option, this will display a dialog box;

  • From the left side of the dialog box select the "Page Style" heading under the "Fonts and Colours" category;

  • Ensure the "My fonts and colours" box has been selected;

  • Select the type of text you wish to be amended from the list - e.g. "Normal";

  • Confirm your choice by clicking on the first "choose" button;

  • From the pop up box that appears then select the colour of text you wish to view;

  • Select the "OK" button twice to confirm your choice;

  • Select the second "Choose" button;

  • From the pop up box that appears select the background colour you wish to view;

  • Select the "OK" button twice to confirm your choices.