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Web accessibility

Shelter is committed to ensuring its website is accessible and inclusive for all users, however you may find that altering certain settings on some browsers may improve your browsing experience.

Text Size

If you find that the text is too small for you to read, you can change it to a size you’re more comfortable with: If you use a wheel-mouse, you may be able to change the text size by holding down the Control or Command key and turning the wheel.

  • In Firefox and other Mozilla browsers, use the View > Zoom menu.
  • In Windows Internet Explorer, use the View > Text Size menu, or the Tools > Zoom menu option.
  • In Safari, use the View > Make Text Bigger option.
  • In Google Chrome, use the View > Zoom In option.
  • If you use a wheel-mouse, you may be able to change the text size by holding down the Control or Command key and turning the wheel. In some browsers you can change the text size using Control or Command and the + and – keys. In certain browsers, these functions may ‘zoom’ the entire site rather than just the text.

Access Keys

Internet Explorer 6+ (PC)

Hold down the ALT key, press the character of the access key, release both keys then press Enter.

Firefox, Mozilla (PC)

Hold down the SHIFT and ALT key and press the character of the access key.

Firefox, Mozilla (Mac)

Hold down the CTRL key and press the character of the access key.

Google Chrome & Safari (PC)

Hold down the ALT key and press the character of the access key.

Google Chrome & Safari (Mac)

Hold down the ALT+CTRL keys and press the character of the access key.

Opera

Hold down the Shift key and press Escape, release both keys, then press the character of the access key.

Browsers

The following are third party links and resources for specific browsers and specialist accessibility software.

Mozilla Firefox

getfirefox.com
Information provided on how to change browser settings in Mozilla browsers.

Internet Explorer

microsoft.com/ie Information provided by Microsoft on how to change browser settings.

Google Chrome

google.com/chrome
Information provided by Google on how to change Chrome browser settings.

JAWS screen reader

JAWS screen reader
www.freedomscientific.com
Download a free trial copy of the screen reader Jaws.

MAGic screen magnification

MAGic screen magnification
www.freedomscientific.com
Information on screen magnification software.

Issues and feedback

Whilst we have tried to ensure that our website is accessible to everyone, we appreciate accessibility problems may still arise from time to time. Should you be aware of any accessibility problems with this website, please contact us.