Accessibility
Introduction
How to Change Text Size or colors
Access Keys
Introduction
Am I Mad has been developed to guidelines promoted by the World Wide Web Consortium. It has been tested on all the modern browsers and is best viewed at a screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels.
If you are having any difficulties viewing the Am I Mad website there are a few things you can do to make it easier. These include changing the settings of your browser to better suit your needs and using specially provided keyboard shortcuts in case you have difficulty using a mouse.
The website uses relative font sizes which can be resized in your web browser.
How to Change Text Size or colors
The Am I Mad website is designed to let you change the text size, text and background colors, and other display settings through standard browser settings.
Increasing text size
Some users might find screen text easier to read by increasing the size at which text is displayed. To do this you should simply adjust your browser's settings.
- If you use Microsoft Internet Explorer, go to the View menu, select Text Size and then either Larger or Largest.
- If you use Firefox, go to the View menu, select Text Size and then either Increase Ctrl + +, Decrease Ctrl + - or Normal Ctrl + 0.
- If you use Opera, go to the Tools menu, select Preferences then click on the Web pages tab. Select the normal font button. A dialogue box appears and provides options to increase/decrease font size, font type, weight and style.
- If you use Netscape Navigator, go to the View menu and choose Increase Font until the text is the size you require.
Changing colours
Changing the site's background colour can be particularly useful for users who rely on magnification technology as white can produce an uncomfortable glare. It is also possible to change the colour of body text on the site. Both can be achieved by changing preferences in your browser:
- If you use Microsoft Internet Explorer, go to the Tools menu, select Internet Options, select Colors and make changes to text and background colours in the Colors panel.
The links below provide further information on how to use some of these browser display settings:
further info: http://www.w3.org/WAI/changedesign
More information on how to change your computer settings to make the web easier to use [External link] is available from the BBC website.
Access Keys
This website uses the UK government access key system. “Access keys” have been included to assist users with disabilities when navigating their way through the web site. Essentially keyboard shortcuts, access keys provide quick and easy access to common pages without the need for a mouse.
* Windows based computers Pressing "ALT" and the access key will give focus to that specific link on the page. If you press return, you will then be taken to that page.Accesskey Action
* Macintosh based computers Pressing "CTRL" and the access key will automatically send you to that specific page.
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