Accessibility
Tips for using this site
We use pdf files
- To view pdf files you will need Adobe Reader (free to download).
- To convert pdf files into html or text files, try this online conversion tool.
Changing text styles (size, colour, font)
You can change the default font size used by our website by clicking on the 'A' letters next to the Text size option that appears towards the top right of every page.
Most web browsers also allow you to change text and link styles. More advanced features (such as magnification and alternative style sheets) are also available in certain browsers.
Choose your browser from the list below for instructions. (To find out what browser/version you're using, choose 'Help' then 'About' from the top menu in your browser.)
- Internet Explorer (versions 5 and above)
- Internet Explorer (version 4)
- Netscape Navigator (versions 6 and above)
- Netscape Navigator (version 4)
- Opera (version 7)
- Firefox
- Safari
Internet Explorer (versions 5 and above)
Changing the text size:
- Choose your required size from the 'Text Size' option under the 'View' menu.
Changing the text colours/fonts
First, you need to override website styles:
- From the 'Tools' menu, select 'Internet Options'.
- Choose the 'Accessibility' button (bottom right).
- Check the boxes relevant to your needs.
- Click OK to return to the options menu.
Then, to change colours:
- Choose the 'Colours' button (bottom left).
- Deselect 'Use Windows colours'.
- Choose the text, background, and link colours you need.
- Click OK to return to the options menu.
To change font:
- Choose 'Fonts'.
- Select the font you want.
- Click OK to return to the options menu.
Changing the text size:
- From the 'View' menu, choose 'Fonts' and select the text size you need.
Changing the text colours/fonts:
First, you need to override website styles:
- From the 'View' menu, choose 'Internet Options'.
- Click on the 'Accessibility' button (bottom right).
- Check the boxes relevant to your needs.
- Click OK to return to the options menu.
Then, to change colours:
- Choose the 'Colours' button (bottom left).
- Deselect 'Use Windows colours'.
- Choose the text, background, and link colours you need.
- Click OK to return to the options menu.
Changing the text size:
- From the 'View' menu, select 'Text Zoom' and choose your text size.
Changing the text colours/fonts:
- From the 'Edit' menu, select 'Preferences'.
Then, to change fonts:
- Expand the 'Appearances' menu and select 'Fonts'.
- Uncheck the 'Allow documents to use other fonts' checkbox.
- Choose from the available options.
- Choose 'OK' to return to browsing.
To change colours:
- Expand the 'Appearances' menu and select 'Colors'.
- Select the 'Always use my colors...' checkbox.
- Make your choices from the available options.
- Choose 'OK' to return to browsing.
Changing the text size:
- From the 'View' menu, choose 'Increase Font' or 'Decrease Font'.
Changing the text colours/fonts:
- From the 'Edit' menu, choose 'Preferences'.
Then, to change fonts:
- Expand the 'Appearances' menu and select 'Fonts'.
- Select the 'Use my default fonts...' checkbox.
- Make your choices from the available options.
- Choose 'OK' to return to browsing.
To change colours:
- Expand the 'Appearances' menu and select 'Colors'.
- Select the 'Always use my colors...' checkbox.
- Make your choices from the available options.
- Choose 'OK' to return to browsing.
Changing the text size:
- From the 'View' menu, choose 'Zoom' and select the viewing size you need.
Changing the text colours/fonts:
First, you need to override website styles:
- From the 'Tools' menu, choose 'Preferences'.
- From the 'Page style' menu, choose 'User mode' in the 'Default mode'.
From the 'Page style' menu you can then change link styles and background colour:
- Staying in the 'Preferences' window, choose 'Fonts'.
- Make your choices from the options available.
Note: Opera offers many accessibility tools. See http://www.opera.com/browser/tutorials/nomouse/ for full details.
FirefoxChanging the text size:
- Choose 'View' from the menu bar.
- Select from a range of accessibility features..
Changing the text colours/fonts:
- From the 'Tools' menu, choose 'Options'.
- Select your options from the 'Fonts and Colours' menu.
Changing the text size:
- From the 'View' menu, choose 'Make Text Bigger' or 'Make Text Smaller'.
Changing the text colours/fonts:
To change the colours, font style, etc. you will need to provide your own stylesheet which can be assigned in the Safari preferences. (How do I do this?)
Accessibility links
For more help visit these sites:
- Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 6)
- Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 5)
- For accessibility features in Microsoft products visit this site
- Opera
- Firefox
