Continue Reading...
Let's move onto the Window Color Link in the
Personalization Window. The Windows Color and Appearance Link is used to
customize the color of your windows.
Click on a few of the colors so you can preview
what they will look like. Select your favorite color and click OK to return to
the Personalization Window. Once you are back at the Personalization window
click on Mouse Pointers.
The Mouse Pointers link is a great tool if you
have trouble seeing the cursor, are left handed or if you just want to have a
little fun with your cursors.
In the Scheme section click the drop down arrow
and you can choose a style for your cursor.
If you have trouble seeing select one that has
extra large in parentheses. In the customize section you can change each
individual cursor by clicking on it and clicking browse.
Now click the Buttons Tab.
If you are left handed you can click the left
handed radio button in the Button Configuration section of the Button Tab. This
will reverse the function of the left and right buttons on your mouse so you
can put your mouse on the left side of your computer.
If you have trouble with double clicking play
with the slider in the Double Click Speed section of the Button Tab. Move the
slider either faster or slower and then try double clicking on the folder to
the right of the slider until you feel comfortable with the speed.
If you have trouble holding the mouse button
down due to carpal tunnel or arthritis the Click Lock section will help you.
Click lock allows you to highlight or drag objects without having to hold the
mouse button down. If you would like to use this option check the box then
click settings.
The Settings window lets you choose how long
you need to hold the mouse button down before locking the cursor in place so
you can highlight. When you have made your selection click OK to return to the
Mouse Properties Button Tab.
To use the Click Lock function place your
cursor or pointer over the object and hold the mouse button down just a little
longer than a regular click. This will lock the pointer in that location and
the pointer will move with the motion of your mouse without having to hold the
mouse button down.
If you made any changes click Apply then Click
the Pointer Options Tab. If no changes were made simply click the Pointer Options Tab.
The first section is Motion. If you find that
the mouse pointer moves to fast and you have trouble getting it to stop where
you want drag the slider toward slow to slow the mouse down. Play with the
slider for a minute to see how it affects your mouse pointer.
In the last section of the Pointer Options tab,
Visibility you will see check boxes, the first check box puts a tail on your
mouse pointer that will trail behind the pointer as you move it across the
screen. The next check box will hide the mouse pointer when you are typing.
Some people like this and some don't. If your pointer gets in the way of you
reading while you are typing check this box. If not I would leave it unchecked.
The last option is useful if you are a person
that has trouble finding the mouse pointer. When this button is checked you can
press the CTRL key on your keyboard and a bulls eye will appear around your
pointer to make it easier to find.
Click the OK button to return to the
Personalization Window then click the upper right X to close the Window.
No comments:
Post a Comment