If you or someone you know needs extra help when using a computer, Windows 11 has special features called Assistive Technology. These tools make the computer easier to use for people with disabilities.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to change the settings that control when these assistive tools turn on—either before you sign in, after you sign in, or both.

What is Assistive Technology?

Assistive Technology includes features like:

• Narrator – reads text on your screen out loud.
• Magnifier – makes things on your screen bigger.
• Sticky Keys – helps you press keyboard shortcuts one key at a time.
• Filter Keys – ignores extra repeated key presses.
• Toggle Keys – plays sounds when you press Caps Lock, Num Lock, or Scroll Lock.

How to Change Assistive Technology Sign-in Settings

Follow these easy steps to change when assistive features turn on in Windows 11:

1. Open the Control Panel app.
   
   If you need help opening Control Panel, check this guide:
   
   How to Open Control Panel in Windows 11.
   
2. In Control Panel, click on Appearance and Personalization, then choose Ease of Access Center.
   
3. On the left side of the Ease of Access Center page, click the link that says Change sign-in settings.
   

   
   

   Click “Change sign-in settings” in Control Panel.

   
   
4. You will see options for when assistive features start. Check the boxes for the options you want:
   
   – Start assistive technology before sign-in.
   
   – Start assistive technology after sign-in.
   
   – Or both.
   
   When done, click OK to save your changes.
   

   
   

   

   
   

That’s it! You have successfully changed your assistive technology sign-in settings.

Summary

• Windows 11 has helpful assistive technology features for people with disabilities.
• You can choose if these features start before or after you sign in to your computer.
• Changing these settings is easy through the Control Panel and the Ease of Access Center.
• Following these steps lets you customize your computer to work best for you.

If you want to learn more about each assistive feature, check the links provided above.