Better web browsing: tips for customising your computer
Do you have issues with online accessibility? This could mean that reading or understanding online content is more difficult because of a number of reasons.
This may be because:
- you have a long term illness, impairment or disability (this can be auditory, cognitive, neurological, physical, speech or visual)
- you're using a mobile device
- you're an older person with changing abilities due to ageing
- you have a temporary disability such as a broken arm or lost glasses
Whatever the reason, if you experience any issues when reading or understanding online content, this page provides references to resources, documentation and step by step guides to help you customise your web browser and computer setup.
Browsing tips
All links below will take you to the Web Accessibility Initiative website.
Difficulty seeing and reading websites?
Difficulty hearing audio on websites?
Difficulty typing and using your keyboard?- Browsing the web by keyboard
- Customizing keyboard functions
- Using your mouse instead
- Using alternate keyboards
- Using voice commands
- Grammar, spelling, and other tools
- Adjusting the mouse settings
- Customizing the mouse-pointer
- Using your keyboard instead
- Using an alternate mouse
Browser extensions
In addition to the links above, you may find that using an extension in Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge can be useful. These include:
- screen shaders including dark mode
- readers
- subtitles
- image converters
- resizers
- colour enhancers
Search for Chrome accessibility extensions here.