If you have poor eyesight, don't worry, there are several options present in the Google operating system (Android) designed to facilitate the use of the device. Please read the following guide carefully designed to guide you in activating these special features.
How to adapt your Android mobile if you have vision problems
In recent years, companies have become more interested in people with impairments, such as vision problems. This is why we can find applications, functions and options relatively easily in multiple smart devices, designed for people with these conditions.
A good idea is to prepare the applications so that you can use them if you have vision problems, a clear example is changing the font size in the Chrome browser, understanding that it is one of the most important applications.
Likewise, on Android devices, you will find a multitude of options designed for people with visual difficulties and other types. Please read the following information carefully if you have vision problems, as this guide could be very helpful.
Change the font size on Android
One of the most useful settings for anyone with visual difficulties, we find it in the screen configuration options. We refer to the font size or type, to change the font size on the screen follow these steps.
- The first step is to go to the configuration options, which you will access by clicking on the button Settings.
- Once you are here, locate the card Screen, here you have to click on the option Font size and style.
- As you will notice a small button will appear that you can slide to change the font size, configure it to your liking.
- Similarly, you can activate the Bold Font, which will make the size of the text appearing on the screen stand out even more.
Keep in mind that the above process, while the most common for most Android devices, varies by brand. For example, it's a little different to change the font size on the Samsung Galaxy, but luckily it's also very simple.
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Another option you should consider if you have visual or other problems is to activate and configure Google's assistant in Spanish, as it will allow you to perform a multitude of functions on your mobile using only your voice. In turn we have the so-called accessibility options, specially designed for people with difficulties.
Accessibilità
All Android devices include accessibility features designed for people with hearing, mobility and vision problems. For access the settings for people with visual impairments follow these steps.
- Go to your system configuration options by clicking on Settings.
- Now click on the option Accessibility. View options are available in Visibility improvements, although Screen Reader can also be particularly useful for people with vision problems.
- Inside the section Accessibilità you will find some useful functions such as the following.
Color correction
The color correction options are designed for those who have visual difficulties in relation to colors, such as color blindness. In recent years, more options related to this condition have been included, so you can find the one that best suits your needs.
High contrast text
The high contrast text will make all those words reflected on your device's screen contrast, which means they will be easier for those with visual impairments to see.
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Screen reader
In the screen reader options you will find the voice assistant, a powerful system designed for those with visual impairments. Through this android system, it will comment on everything that is happening on the screen and will say the contents of the menus aloud and where you press with your finger.
This is especially useful for those who have significant visual difficulties, in this way the auditory system will comment on aspects related to the use of the device.
It should be noted that we also have a similar option in Windows. In fact, it is possible to open applications using voice with Cortana in Windows 10 and many other functions that we recommend that you consider if you have visual or other problems.
