If you have difficulty using a mouse or typing, have slightly impaired vision, or are deaf or hard of hearing, you can adjust the appearance and behavior of Windows XP to make your computer easier for you to use. The Accessibility Wizard helps you configure Windows for your vision, hearing, and mobility needs. The Accessibility Wizard also enables you to save your settings in a file that you can use on another computer. To open the Accessibility Wizard, click the Start button on the taskbar, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to Accessibility, click Accessibility Wizard, and then follow the steps in the wizard. You can also use the Accessibility tools in the Control Panel to adjust the way your keyboard, display, and mouse function to suit various vision and motor abilities . Some of the accessibility tools available include StickyKeys, FilterKeys, ToggleKeys, Sound-Sentry, ShowSounds, High Contrast, and MouseKeys. You can also set general accessibilities options that automatically turn off accessibility features, provide warning sounds, and determine when to apply the settings. The accessibility tools in Windows are intended to provide a low level of functionality for those with special needs. If these tools do not meet your daily needs, you might need to purchase a more advanced accessibility program. Accessibility Tools Option | Description | StickyKeys | Enables simultaneous keystrokes while pressing one key at a time, such as Ctrl+Alt+Del | FilterKeys | Adjusts the response of your keyboard; ignores repeated characters or fast key presses | ToggleKeys | Emits sounds when you press certain locking keys, such as Caps Lock, Num Lock, or Scroll Lock | SoundSentry | Provides visual warnings for system sounds | ShowSounds | Instructs programs to provide captions | High Contrast | Sets the desktop appearance to high contrast | Cursor Blink Rate | Adjusts the speed of the blinking cursor in programs, such as WordPad | Cursor Width | Adjusts the width of the cursor in programs, such as WordPad | MouseKeys | Enables the numeric keypad to perform mouse functions | SerialKey devices | Provides support for alternative input devices | | |