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    1 min read 5 stepsApril 10, 2026Verified April 2026

    Accessibility Features Built into Windows 11

    Windows has powerful free tools for vision, hearing, and motor needs.

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    Category
    Windows Guides
    Difficulty
    Beginner
    Read Time
    1 min read
    Steps
    5
    Topics covered
    accessibility
    windows
    vision
    hearing

    In this guide (5 steps):

    1. 1.Find Accessibility settings
    2. 2.Make text bigger
    3. 3.Use the Magnifier
    4. 4.Live captions
    5. 5.Voice control
    1

    Find Accessibility settings

    ~15s
    Settings > Accessibility. Press Windows + U for quick access.
    2

    Make text bigger

    ~15s
    Settings > Accessibility > Text size — drag the slider. For even bigger changes, Settings > Display > Scale (try 125% or 150%).
    3

    Use the Magnifier

    ~15s
    Press Windows + Plus to start. Windows + Plus/Minus to zoom in/out. Windows + Esc to exit.
    4

    Live captions

    ~15s
    Settings > Accessibility > Captions > Live Captions. Automatically captions any audio on your computer.
    5

    Voice control

    ~15s
    Settings > Accessibility > Speech > Voice Access. Control your computer with voice commands.

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