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Finding accessibility settings in your browser

Most browsers include built‑in accessibility tools, and they’re usually easy to find once you know where to look. In the top‑right corner of your browser window, you’ll see a menu icon:

Chrome: look for the three horizontal lines
Firefox: three vertical dots
Edge: also three vertical dots

Open that menu, go to Settings, and then look for Accessibility (or a similar section such as Appearance or Ease of Access). From there, you can adjust things to make browsing easier and more comfortable to use.

Visual support

If you’d like pages to be easier on your eyes, there are several helpful options:

Zoom in or out on web pages
Adjust colours or increase contrast
Highlight the part of the page you're focused on
Turn on image descriptions
Choose when scroll bars appear

These are great if you prefer larger text, softer colours, or clearer focus indicators.

Hearing support

If you rely on captions or want more control over sound, you can:

Use your device’s caption settings inside the browser
Turn off autoplay so videos don’t start unexpectedly

This keeps things quieter and more predictable.

Cognitive support

Browsers also offer tools that make information easier to process and actions clearer:

Ask before closing multiple tabs (so nothing disappears by accident)
Show a mini menu when you select text
Switch on dark mode
Adjust how links, tabs and downloads behave
Pick the font and font size that feels best for you

These small changes can make browsing feel more stable and less overwhelming.

Motor support

If fine‑motor tasks are tricky or you prefer keyboard‑based navigation, you can:

Turn on auto‑scrolling or smooth scrolling
Show the touch keyboard whenever you need it
Control media using your keyboard, headset or another device
Access the browser’s full list of keyboard shortcuts

This helps reduce the amount of pointing, clicking or precise movement required.

Need help?

Need help getting this set up? Our library service runs free IT and digital help drop‑ins where volunteers can guide you through the process on your own device.