Accessibility Built-in Features: Windows 8.1

Select a new active window by hovering over it rather than by clicking it.

Detailson: Activate a window by hovering over it with the mouse : Hover

Allows the user to choose between regular, large, and extra large cursors. It is also possible to choose between white, black, and colour inverting cursors.

Detailson: Change the colour and size of mouse pointers : Cursor characteristics

Ignores brief or repeated keystrokes.

Detailson: Filter Keys : Key repeat rate

Allows the user to increase the contrast making it easier to read what is on the screen. It can be activated by pressing Left Shift + Left Alt + Print Screen.

Detailson: High Contrast : Increase contrast

Allows the user to either enlarge the entire screen or sections of it through a “lens”. The user has control over the position of the lens. The mouse can interact with the magnified objects through the lens.

Detailson: Magnifier : Magnification / Zoom

This is a screen reader that comes with Windows operating systems. It can read what is displayed on the screen, including menus and text.

Detailson: Narrator : Screen reader / Text-to-speech

Built-in alternative keyboard. It can be operated by using the mouse, but it can also work as a tactile keyboard if the user has the appropriate hardware. It also uses word prediction technology to make typing faster.

Detailson: On-Screen Keyboard : Virtual keyboard

Removes the background images making it easier to read what is on the screen.

Detailson: Remove background images : Remove visual clutter