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Control Panel

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Control Panel is a tool used to change the settings in the operating system or computer. Control panel allow the user to change the hardware settings like keyboard and mouse sensitivity, speaker volume, display colors and resolution as well as modem, network and printer settings.

The Control Panel is part of the Windows graphical user interface (GUI) menu accessible from the Start Menu. It allows users to view and manipulate basic system settings and controls, such as adding hardware, adding/removing software, controlling user accounts, changing accessibility options etc.

To open Control Panel, click Start and then click Control Panel. If your computer is set up in Classic view using the more familiar Start menu, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel

Accessibility Options:

Allows users to configure the accessibility of their PC. It comprises of various settings primarily aimed at users with disabilities or hardware problems.

The behavior of the keyboard can be modified. This is aimed at people who have difficulty pressing key-combinations, or pressing a key just once.

  • Behavior of sounds can be modified.

  • The contrast of the system can be changed.

  • The mouse functions can be made to work with the keyboard.

 
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