Accessing the Internet

There are several ways to modify how you navigate the Internet and adjust how websites look on your computer. Microsoft Explorer offers several options. One is described below; others can be found on the Microsoft website.

Increase Font Size in Internet Explorer (PC)

1. On the Tools Menu select Internet Options.

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2. Click the Accessibility Button from the General Tab.

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3. Check Ignore font sizes specified on Web pages.

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4. Click OK.

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5. Click OK again.

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6. On the View Menu select Text Size and make it Largest.

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