Setting Accessibility Settings in Internet Explorer

Many Windows applications have accessibility settings that can be individually configured to assist users with disabilities. In order to assist users in configuring these settings, administrators will have to consult each individual application's documentation. An excellent example of one such application is Internet Explorer 6.0, which ships with Windows XP Professional.

Internet Explorer's accessibility settings are located on the Advanced property sheet on the Internet Options dialog, as shown in Figure 8.24. They include:

• Always expand ALT text for images. Tells Internet Explorer to automatically display any alternative text supplied on Web pages. Alternative text is used by Web page developers to provide descriptive text for graphic images displayed on Web pages.

• Move system caret with focus/selection changes. Configures Internet Explorer so that the cursor follows the pointer, assisting the Magnifier and Narrator Accessibility applications.

Figure 8.24: Configuring Internet Explorer accessibility setting