Java Desktop System Release 2 Accessibility Guide

4.4.2 To Achieve a Large Print Desktop

To achieve a large print Desktop, perform the following steps:

  1. Use the Theme preference tool to select the large print theme that you require.

  2. Use the Theme preference tool to select a window frame theme. You can use the Crux, Atlanta, or Bright window frame themes with large print Desktop themes, depending on the contrast level that you prefer.

  3. Use the Font preference tool to increase the font that is displayed on desktop background objects.

  4. Increase the font size that is used to display the contents of the Terminal application window. See 4.3.3.2 To Customize the Terminal Font for more information.

  5. If the Use default theme font option is selected in the gedit Preferences dialog, gedit uses the font size that is specified in the large print theme that you selected. However, if the Use default theme font option is not selected, increase the font size that is used to display the contents of the gedit text editor window. See 4.3.3.3 To Customize the gedit Text Editor Font for more information.

  6. If you use applications that use panes, such as Nautilus file manager and the Help browser, you may need to change the size of panes to accommodate the large print. See the online help for the appropriate application for more information.