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Accessibility

Contents

• Accessibility Statement
• Access Keys
• Text Only Version 
• Adobe PDF Files
• Changing Text Styles (size, colour, font)
• Internet Explorer (Versions 5 and above)
  • Changing the text size
  • Changing the text colours/fonts
  • Accessibility link

Accessibility Statement

The General Register Office for Scotland (GROS) is committed to ensuring that this website is accessible to the widest possible range of people. If you have any questions or suggestions regarding the accessibility of this site, or if you have difficulty using any part of it, please contact the Webmaster using our Contact Form.

Access Keys

The functionality of the access keys depends on the operating system you are using. The attribute is supported by MS Internet Explorer 4 and above and by Netscape 6x versions.

Windows

1. Hold the ALT key.
2. Press the access key.
3. Release both the ALT key and the access key and press return.

Macintosh

1. Hold the CTRL key.
2. Press the access key.
3. Release both the CTRL key and the access key and press return.

Text Only Version

There is a text only version of this website. To access select "Toggle graphic version", to be found in the top of any page on the site.

Adobe PDF Files

Changing Text Styles (size, colour, font)

Most web browsers allow you to change text and link styles. More advanced features (such as magnification and alternate style sheets) are also available in certain browsers.

To find out what browser/version you are using, choose 'Help' then 'About' from the top menu in your browser. Below are instructions for Internet Explorer 5 and above. If you are using another browser, look for similar instructions in 'Help' in your browser's top menu.

Internet Explorer (Versions 5 and above)

Changing the text size

1. Choose your required size from 'Text Size' option under 'View' menu.

Changing the text colours/fonts

You need to override the website styles:

1. From 'Tools' menu, select 'Internet Options'.
2. Choose the 'Accessibility' button (bottom-right).
3. Check the boxes relevant to your needs.
4. Click 'OK' to return to the options menu.

Then you may alter the colours/fonts:

1. From the options menu, choose the 'Colors' button.
2. Uncheck 'Use Windows Colors' and set the colours you want.
3. Click 'OK' to return to the options menu.
4. Choose the 'Fonts' button and then select the web page font you want.
5. Click 'OK' to return to the options menu.
6. Click 'OK' to close 'Internet Options' dialog box.

Accessibility link

For more help visit the Accessibility page on the Microsoft website.