Accessibility Options

Accessibility Options

The Microsoft Script Editor contains features that make it easier for people who have low vision to read and for people who have limited dexterity to write.

To change the size of text

1. On the Tools menu, click Options.
2. In the Environment folder, click Fonts and Colors.
3. Select an option from the Show settings for drop-down menu.
4. Select a font in the Font drop-down menu.
5. From the Size drop-down menu, select a new value.
6. Click OK.

To change the color of items in the editor

1. On the Tools menu, click Options.
2. In the Environment folder, click Fonts and Colors.
3. From the Display items box, select an item whose display you need to change.
4. Select display settings in the following boxes: Item foreground, Item background and Bold.
5. Click OK.

To automate the entry of text and graphics

1. On the Tools menu, click Options.
2. In the Environment folder, click General.
3. Click Enable autocompletion.
4. Click OK.

To improve toolbar usability and accessibility, you can enlarge or add text to toolbar buttons.

To display large icons on toolbars

1. On the View menu, point to Toolbars, and then click Customize.
2. In the Customize dialog box, click the Options tab.
3. Under Other, click Large icons.

To assign text to toolbar buttons

1. On the View menu, point to Toolbars, and then click Customize.
2. In the Customize dialog box, click the Toolbars tab.
3. Select and enable the toolbar containing the button image you want to change.
4. Leaving the Customize dialog box open, click on the button you want to change.

   A black square or rectangle indicates that the button is selected for modification.

5. Click the Commands tab.
6. Click Modify Selection.
7. Click Image and Text.

To modify the button's displayed text

1. Reclick Modify Selection.
2. Adjacent to Name, type a new caption for the selected button.