Resources on this page will assist users in customizing settings build into operating systems to optimize accessibility for those with low vision. Resources related to built-in magnifiers or third party screen magnification can be found on the Computer Based Screen Magnification page of this site. Please note that some of these resources will overlap and may be listed in both locations.
These general resources are not specific to any one operating system and contain general information that may be applied in a variety of scenarios.
Hadley: Facebook Low Vision Series
More content is available for users with free accounts
Hadley: Getting Online with Low Vision Series
More content is available for users with free accounts
Perkins Paths to Technology: Getting Started with Screen Magnification
Please note that these resources focus on the Magnifier on Chromebook devices but may mention other options for magnifying text. Other low vision accessibility features are outlined on the Customizing your Computer for Low Vision page
Zoom in or Magnify your Chromebook Screen
Please note that this article contains information on various means of magnifying the Chromebook screen, including use of the Magnifier.
OpenHuman.org: How to Turn on High Contrast Mode on Chromebook
Perkins Paths to Technology: Chromebook and Low Vision Maximizing Success
Perkins Paths to Technology: Getting Started with Magnification Settings in Chromebook
How to Use Screen Magnification on your Chromebook - YouTube
Carrie On Accessibility: Can Someone Blind or Low Vision Use a Chromebook? - YouTube
Texas School for the Blind: Chrome Low Vision Tools in One Minute - YouTube Playlist
Texas School for the Blind: Chromebook Low Vision Tools in One Minute - YouTube Playlist
Vision Forward: Chromebook Low Vision Accessibility Features - YouTube
These resources cover the basics of low vision settings on the Mac. It is not necessary to be utilizing the most recent version of Mac OS and many of these resources were written based on older versions. Unless otherwise stated, these resources can be used across OS versions.
Apple's Accesibility Features for Vision
Resources related to accessibility features for both nonvisual and low vision access.
View a Larger Version of Text you’re Reading or Typing on Mac
ComputerWorld: Stop squinting! 10 Ways to Make Windows Easier on the Eyes
Perkins Paths to Technology: Comparing the use of Control +/- zooming with Windows Magnifier
Veroniiiica: How to Make Text Cursors Easier to See in Windows
Veroniiiica: Customize Microsoft Edge Accessibility for Low Vision
Please note that some playlists contain general Windows and Ease of Access resources apart from those for low vision.