Microsoft is committed to making its products and services easier for everyone to use. Many accessibility features are built right into Project. These features are available to everyone, without the need for additional accessibility aids.
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Customize Project to meet your needs
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Change the magnification You can change the magnification to make information easier to read on the screen by scaling views and reports, changing the timescale, or zooming the screen display. You can also enlarge buttons on the ribbon so that they are easier to see and use. If you use the Microsoft IntelliMouse pointing device, you can scroll and zoom directly from the mouse instead of clicking buttons on the screen.
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Change the text color You can create a custom color palette to use only the colors that you define.
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Change the appearance of views You can change how bars, boxes, link lines, and text appear in a view. You can change the appearance of a Gantt bar by simply double-clicking the bar and then selecting the appearance that you want, such as changing the font or increasing the size of text on the bars.
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Customize toolbars and menus If you use only a subset of buttons and commands, you can add buttons to the Quick Access Toolbar located above the ribbon.
Work more efficiently
Project includes features that help you automate repetitive tasks and work more effectively.
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Use the spelling checker Project can correct common spelling and typing errors as you work, and when you type a few identifying characters, it can automatically complete recurring entries within a column.
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Automate frequently used tasks You can use a macro to automate complex tasks, which reduces the number of steps that are required to complete a task that you perform frequently. You can assign a macro to a shortcut key, which makes the macro as convenient to use as any standard Project command.
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Export an accessible PDF If you need to have a PDF copy of your project, you can export the project as a PDF that is accessible for wider audiences. With your project open, press Alt+F, E, P, and then A. Name the PDF file, and then press Enter.
Security Note: Use caution when running executable files or codes in macros or applications. They can be used to carry out actions that might compromise the security of your computer and data.
Accessibility limitations in Project
Project supports accessibility with the exceptions noted in the table.
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Keyboard accessibility |
The core functionality in Project is keyboard accessible. Keyboard access to other functions is provided with the following exceptions:
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High contrast and display attributes |
Project supports the accessibility settings of the host operating system with exceptions. Certain areas of the product do not display as they should, or do not display at all, in High Contrast mode.
In some dialog boxes in Project, text is cut off if you are using a very large font size. |
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Exposure of information |
Project uses Microsoft Active Accessibility (MSAA) to expose information, with the following exceptions:
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Animation |
Project uses animation for transitions in the ribbon, Backstage, and project grid. Transitions include opening and closing menus, dialog boxes, and panes, as well as cutting, pasting, and changing data. |
More Microsoft accessibility products and services
The Microsoft Accessibility website provides detailed accessibility information and resources for all Microsoft products, including:
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Accessibility features of Windows, Office, and Internet Explorer
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Free step-by-step tutorials and demos of accessibility features
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Assistive technology products for Microsoft programs
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Product documents in alternative formats
