How to Change Assistive Technology Settings in Windows 11
Change when assistive features turn on by opening Control Panel, then Appearance and Personalization, followed by Ease of Access Center. Click Change sign-in settings and select your preferred options before saving.
Why Use Assistive Technology?
Does someone in your home need extra help using their computer? Windows 11 has special built-in tools called Assistive Technology. These tools help people with disabilities use their computer more easily. Think of them as accessibility helpers that make computing simpler and more comfortable.
What Happens When You Use These Tools?
Windows 11 assistive technology offers tools like Narrator to read text aloud, Magnifier to enlarge your screen, and Sticky Keys for easier shortcut use, helping you interact with your computer more comfortably.
- 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⇩, Num Lock, or Scroll Lock.
These tools work before you sign in, after you sign in, or all the time. You decide what works best for you.
How to Change When Assistive Features Turn On
You can control when your Windows 11 assistive technology features start by opening the Control Panel and navigating to the Ease of Access Center, then choosing to change sign-in settings.
- Open the Control Panel app. If you need help opening Control Panel, check this guide: How to Open Control Panel in Windows 11.
- In Control Panel, click on Appearance and Personalization, then choose Ease of Access Center.
- On the left side of the Ease of Access Center page, click the link that says Change sign-in settings.
Windows Control Panel Change sign in settings link - 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.
Windows Control Panel Change assistive technology options
That’s it! You have successfully changed your assistive technology sign-in settings.
Summary
Windows 11 assistive technology provides useful tools that you can easily set to turn on before or after you sign in, making your computer work better for you.- 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.
How do I turn on accessibility mode on Windows?
Press Windows Key + U to open Ease of Access settings directly. The Ease of Access Center also provides links to other Windows settings which may be helpful to individuals with disabilities.
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