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How to use the accessibility keyboard shortcuts in Windows 11

How to use the accessibility keyboard shortcuts in Windows 11

A few useful Windows 11 accessibility shortcuts:

Windows logo key  + start typing – this will begin searching your computer for files, documents and programs based on what you are typing.

Windows logo key β€― + β€˜U’ – Open the Accessiblity settings

Windows logo key  + plus (+) or minus (-) – Zoom in or out using Magnifer

Windows logo key β€― + Esc – Exit Magnifier

Windows logo key  + Enter – Open Narrator

Windows logo key + Ctrl + O – Open on-screen keyboard

Left Alt + Left Shift + Print screen – Turn High Contrast on or off

Hold Right Shift for eight seconds – Turn Filter Keys on or off

Tap Shift five times – Turn Sticky Keys on or off

Windows logo key   + Ctrl + C – Turn color filters on or off

Windows logo key  + H – Open voice typing

 

More information:

For a full list of shortcuts see Microsoft Support:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/12445/windows-keyboard-shortcuts

 

 

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