We are committed to complying with the latest WCAG guidelines to the greatest degree we can and ensuring that our content is accessible whether you access The Global Resource Hub through sight, touch or speech.
However, it is also important to note that the operating system of your computer and your internet browser also has built-in accessibility features that you can use. By changing the settings on your device, it means that your preferences are saved, therefore any website you visit will automatically adjust based on your saved accessibility settings.
Common examples of adjustments include changing your settings to help with things like colour contrast and increasing text size. Here is some guidance on how to do so.
Please note this guidance may vary dependent on the device and software version you are using.
How to Make Text Bigger
On a computer/PC:
- Press Ctrl + Plus (+) to make text bigger.
- Press Ctrl + Minus (-) to make text smaller.
- Press Ctrl + 0 to reset the size.
- On a Mac, use Cmd instead of Ctrl.
- Or go to your browser’s Settings and look for “Zoom” or “Font Size.”
On your Mac:
On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Accessibility in the sidebar.
- Click Display, scroll down to Text, then click “Text size.”
- Drag the slider to the right to increase the text size on the desktop, in app sidebars, and in the apps listed (if they are set to Use Preferred Reading Size).
- On an iPhone (Safari): Go to Settings > Apps >Safari > Page Zoom and pick a size.
- On an Android (Chrome): Tap the three dots (top right), go to Settings > Accessibility, and move the Text scaling slider.
Watch other ways to personalise your Android Overview of Accessibility in Android
How to Change Colours for Better Contrast
- Windows:
- Use free tools like Dark Reader or Midnight Lizard.
- Go to Settings>Accessibility>Contrast Themes to change colours.
- Press Alt + Left Shift + PrintScreen to turn high contrast on/off.
- Mac (Safari):
- Try Nightshift Dark Mode (free).
- Press Cmd + Alt + Ctrl + 8 to change colours.
- iPhone:
- Go to Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size.
- Turn on Increase Contrast or Smart Invert.
- To make changes faster, go to Accessibility Shortcut and set up quick access.
- Chromebook (Chrome browser): Press Ctrl + Search + H to change colours.
- Android (options depend on the device):
- Samsung: Go to Settings > Accessibility > Visibility Enhancements > Colour Inversion or Settings > Theme>Select the theme
- Google Pixel: Go to Settings > Accessibility > Colour & Motion > Colour Inversion.
- Fire Tablet: Go to Settings > Accessibility > Colour Inversion.
- Chromebook (Chrome browser): Press Ctrl + Search + H to change colours.
There are lots of other ways to improve accessibility through your browser, operating system and your computer, smartphone or tablet. Take a look at our information page on mobile apps that can help continue to improve your online experience.
Other accessibility features
Android and Chromebook
Android accessibility features
Chromebook accessibility features
You can also watch the latest accessibility updates from Google for your Android device
IOS – Apple
Accessibility features for hearing
Accessibility features for vision
Accessibility features for speech
Accessibility features for mobility
Browser Accessibility Features
Many browsers have extra tools to help. Click on the links of some popular ones to find out about their accessibility features: