Universal Access preferences: Enhance the display contrast

In the Universal Access system preferences, be sure to explore how you can make the screen easier to see and read, change the audio alert to a visual one, adjust the keyboard for someone who needs a little extra help with it, or make the Mac respond to the numeric keypad instead of moving the mouse.

If you use special equipment to control your Mac, this is also where you would enable it: Check the box to “Enable access for assistive devices.”

To open Universal Access, go to the Apple menu and choose “System Preferences….” Single-click the “Universal Access” icon.

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