How to change your browser text size

Internet Explorer (all Windows versions):

To change the text size:

• Click on 'View' in the top menu toolbar.
• Select 'Text Size'.
• Select your option.
• The default is medium. Alternatively, if you have a mouse with a wheel you can hold the CTRL key on your keyboard whilst scrolling up or down with the wheel to alter the text size.

To change the font and colour settings:

• Select Internet Options from the View OR the Tools menu - this will depend on your browser version.
• Select the Accessibility Option and click the three boxes displayed under formatting, so that they are now showing ticks.
• Follow the instructions below to change font and colours.

To change the font:

• Select Internet Options from the View OR the Tools menu depending on your browser version.
• Click on the Fonts button
• Choose your font from the drop-down menu under Web page font and click the OK button.
• Arial or Verdana if you have it are two of the easiest fonts to read.

To change text or background colours:

• Select Internet Options from the View OR the Tools menu depending on your browser version.
• Click on the Colours button and un-tick the box next to Use Windows colours.
• To change the colour of the text, click on the button to the right of Text ,choose your colour from the palette and click OK.
• To change the colour of the background, click on the button to the right of Background, choose your colour from the palette and click OK.

To remove images:

• Select Internet Options from the View OR the Tools menu depending on your browser.
• Select the Advanced tab at the top right hand corner of the box.
• Scroll down to the Multimedia heading.
• Un-tick the box next to Show Pictures.
• Click on the Apply button and then click on the OK button.
• If you need further help visit the Microsoft Help and Support site