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Windows: Ease of Access Center > Mouse options

The Ease of Access Center is a great Windows option that allows you to customize certain computer features to your needs. These features may enable a student to participate in a classroom setting and independently complete assignments. See below for some tips and tricks!  For more info visit: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/what-accessibility-features-windows-offer#1TC=windows-7 

1. You can find the Ease of Access Center from your control panel:

Note: Your computer may look slightly different than the images provided. 

Select the Ease of Access Center from the Control Panel Menu (4th Column on this image) 

2. Once you are in the Ease of Access Center you will see all of the available options. Select “make the mouse easier to use”:

3. Once you are in the Mouse menu, select “Mouse Settings” and a pop-up menu will appear (take special note of the tabs on top of the menu for more accessibility options):

4.  Details on the features you may choose:

·         Button Configuration: You can choose to switch the primary click and secondary click on the mouse. This would be helpful if a student has trouble clicking with their index finger. If there is more function in the middle or ring finger, you can switch the primary click to be activated on the right side of the mouse.  

·         Double Click Speed: Increase or Decrease the time allowed between clicks when making a selection.

·         ClickLock: Allows you to click and drag or highlight without holding down the mouse button. You just have to double click to activate, move the mouse to the desired location and double click to drop the item.   

·         Adjust your pointer to be more visible and have a trail.

·         Do you often lose your pointer? Does it move off the screen? There is a feature that will allow you to press the “control” button and your mouse will reappear on the screen.

·         Adjust your pointer speed for increased control and efficiency.

·         Snap To: is a feature that automatically moves the mouse to the default button in a dialogue box.

·         Adjust the rate of which the mouse wheel will scroll when activated.

Remember that the Ease of Access Center has options available for display, keyboard, and sounds – have fun exploring!