Microsoft officially announced Windows 11 towards the end of June this year.
Ahead of its expected release later in the year, let's check out some of the
new accessibility features and enhancements we can look forward to in the
Windows 11 update.
What Are the New Accessibility Features?
Windows 10 already includes several standard accessibility features such as
Magnifier, Narrator, High Contrast, mouse and cursor enhancements. To give
users more functionality, it also supports third-party accessibility
software such as JAWS, NVDA, and ZoomText. All of these features have been
carried forward into Windows 11, in addition to some new changes.
Accessibility replaces 'Ease of Access'
Right off the bat, and arguably the biggest accessibility change in Windows
11 is the rebranding of the "Ease of Access" settings to "Accessibility".
The new accessibility settings menu also introduces a new "human" icon and a
redesign, making it easier to find and enable accessibility features.
New sound scheme that works with redesigned High Contrast themes
In Windows 11, Microsoft has included some new operating system sounds to
aid people with sight loss. It also introduces new dark, light, and
customisable themes to make it easier for people who are sensitive to light
to view the interface. What's more, the new sound scheme works hand-in-hand
with the new colour schemes, for example, different sounds play in light
mode and dark mode.
Windows accessibility "just works" in more scenarios
Accessibility features are set to work more seamlessly in Windows 11.
According to Microsoft, accessibility "just works" natively in Windows 11,
be it system apps, Office apps, or third-party software. It is expected this
will eliminate the need for costly plug-in software or particular tweaks to
the OS.
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