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Modifying the Controls Setting for a Theme

To modify the controls setting that is associated with a theme, perform the following steps:

  1. Within the Theme tab, select the theme that you want to modify.
  2. Click on the Customize button. The Customize Theme dialog is displayed.
  3. Click on the Controls tab to display the controls options that are available.
  4. Select the controls option that you want to associate with the current theme from the list box, then click Close. The following table lists the controls options that are suitable for accessibility needs:
Table 3-3Controls Options Designed for Accessibility Requirements
Control Option Description
HighContrast Provides dark text on a light background using high-contrast colors.
HighContrastInverse Provides light text on a dark background using high-contrast colors.
LargePrint Increases the size of controls to accommodate larger fonts. To increase the font size, you must use the Font preference tool. The background and foreground colors are the same as those specified by the Default desktop theme.
HighContrastLargePrint Provides dark text on a light background using high-contrast colors. Increases the size of controls to accommodate larger fonts. To increase the font size, you must use the Font preference tool.
HighContrastLargePrintInverse Provides light text on a dark background using high-contrast colors. Increases the size of controls to accommodate larger fonts. To increase the font size, you must use the Font preference tool.