Make digital tools work for you
Everyone uses technology differently. UWE offers staff and students various tools to help with work, research, and study. These tools have settings that you can customise to suit your needs. This series of blog posts will introduce useful accessibility tips for different digital tools.
Windows 11 settings
At UWE, we use Windows 11. You can personalise your settings for better accessibility.
To access Settings
- Click the Windows logo or Search box in the System Tray, centre bottom, of your screen.
- Click the Settings Cog in the pop-up menu.
- Or use the shortcut Windows icon + I.
Windows 11 settings CC 2.08 mins YouTube
Key features
The Settings tabs:
- System: Manage notifications during focused work.
- Personalisation: Customize your touch keyboard theme and input methods.
- Accessibility: Personalize your settings under Vision, Hearing, and Interaction.
Get started
The Settings menu opens on the System Tab:
The System tab includes Display, Sound, and Notifications.
In Accessibility tab the settings are listed under Vision, Hearing, and Interaction.
For example:
- Vision: You can adjust the mouse pointer for easier tracking.
- Hearing: You can set up captions for your default preference. This system level setting can be picked up by browsers.
- Interaction: You can use Voice Access to control your PC and dictate text.
I recommend you introduce changes gradually to get used to them.
Further support
Support is available from Microsoft, ITOnline, your college Digital Learning Team, and UWE M365 user community. Choose the right support based on your query:
- Windows 11 notes: Accessibility and productivity tools.
- Windows 11 Deaf-HoH-APD: Accessibility settings.
- UWE – M365 user community: Ask for help on Microsoft Teams site.
- DDA – Champions of accessibility network: Accessibility queries.
- Disability answer desk support: Microsoft accessibility.