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	This chapter outlines accessibility features available in graphical desktop environments designed for users with low vision, such as virtual magnifiers, easy-to-read fonts, and screen scaling.			This chapter outlines accessibility features available in graphical desktop environments designed for users with low vision, such as virtual magnifiers, easy-to-read fonts, and screen scaling.

	[[hidpi]]			[[hidpi]]
	== Desktop Size			== Desktop Size

	Graphical environments allow users to adjust the desktop display size, a feature commonly known as screen scaling or HiDPI scaling.			Graphical environments allow users to adjust the desktop display size, a feature commonly known as screen scaling or HiDPI scaling.
	The goal is to enlarge desktop elements such as icons, text, and windows to improve visibility and accessibility.			The goal is to enlarge desktop elements such as icons, text, and windows to improve visibility and accessibility.

				[[kde-hidpi]]
				=== KDE Plasma

				Open the `_Display Configuration_` module:

				[source,shell]
				....
				% kcmshell6 kcm_kscreen
				....

				Select the scaling via the `_Global Scale_` bar.
				The change will take effect after a KDE Plasma restart.

	[[xfce-hidpi]]			[[xfce-hidpi]]
	=== XFCE			=== XFCE

	To set a custom scaling factor, for example 4, run the following command:			To set a custom scaling factor, for example 4, run the following command:

	[source,shell]			[source,shell]
	....			....
	% xfconf-query -c xsettings -p /Gdk/WindowScalingFactor -s 4			% xfconf-query -c xsettings -p /Gdk/WindowScalingFactor -s 4
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	[source,shell]			[source,shell]
	....			....
	# pkg install atkinson-hyperlegible			# pkg install atkinson-hyperlegible
	....			....

	The remainder of this section describes how to set up fonts in various graphical environments using _atkinson-hyperlegible_ as an example.			The remainder of this section describes how to set up fonts in various graphical environments using _atkinson-hyperlegible_ as an example.

				[[kde-fonts]]
				=== KDE Plasma

				KDE allows selecting a font and its size via the `_Fonts_` module.
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				Run:

				[source,shell]
				....
				% kcmshell6 kcm_fonts
				....

				Click on the Adjust `_All Fonts..._` button to select the font and its size for all graphical elements.
				Alternatively, you can choose the font and size for individual elements using the forms below.

				At the bottom of the window, you can also select options such as `_Anti-Aliasing_`, `_Sub-pixel Rendering_`, `_Hinting_`, and `_Force Font DPI_`.
				Each option has an icon on the right to open a help dialog.

	[[xfce-fonts]]			[[xfce-fonts]]
	=== XFCE			=== XFCE

	XFCE allows you to select the font and size for window titles and content text, as well as the font size for icon labels.			XFCE allows you to select the font and size for window titles and content text, as well as the font size for icon labels.

	[source,shell]			[source,shell]
	....			....
	% xfconf-query -c xfwm4 -p /general/title_font -s "Atkinson Hyperlegible 15" <1>			% xfconf-query -c xfwm4 -p /general/title_font -s "Atkinson Hyperlegible 15" <1>
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	[[lowvision-mouse]]			[[lowvision-mouse]]
	== Mouse			== Mouse

	[[mouse-apparance]]			[[mouse-apparance]]
	=== Apparance			=== Apparance

	Some desktop environments allow you to change the size, color, and other graphical properties of the mouse cursor.			Some desktop environments allow you to change the size, color, and other graphical properties of the mouse cursor.

				[[kde-mouse]]
				==== KDE Plasma

				KDE Plasma provides the `_Cursors_` module to select the mouse cursor theme and size.
				To launch it, run:

				[source,shell]
				....
				% kcmshell6 kcm_cursortheme
				....

				Select an installed cursor theme in the window.
				There is a `_Size_` drop-down menu in the top left corner to choose the mouse cursor size,
				available sizes depend on the selected theme.

				Click the `_Get New..._` icon in the top right corner to install a new theme.
				You can install new themes from the new window.
				As a suggestion, search for `_Large Mouse Cursors_`, a black and white high contrast theme.

	[[xfce-mouse]]			[[xfce-mouse]]
	==== XFCE			==== XFCE

	XFCE allows you to set the size and color of the mouse pointer via `_Mouse and Touchpad_` dialog.			XFCE allows you to set the size and color of the mouse pointer via `_Mouse and Touchpad_` dialog.
	To run the dialog start:			To run the dialog start:

	[source,shell]			[source,shell]
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	....			....
	% xfconf-query -c xsettings -n -p /Gtk/CursorThemeSize -s 50			% xfconf-query -c xsettings -n -p /Gtk/CursorThemeSize -s 50
	....			....

	[[find-mouse-cursor]]			[[find-mouse-cursor]]
	=== Find Cursor			=== Find Cursor

	Some desktop environments provide a visul feedback of the mouse pointer's current position.			Some desktop environments provide a visul feedback of the mouse pointer's current position.

				[[kde-find-mouse-cursor]]
				==== KDE Plasma

				KDE Plasma draws two circular lines moving around the mouse cursor.
				Open the `Desktop Effects` module:

				[source,shell]
				....
				% kcmshell6 kcm_kwin_effects
				....

				Enable the `_Track Mouse_` checkbox.
				Draw circular lines by pressing `Meta` + `Ctrl` keys.
				You can change the shortcut via the `_Configure_` button related to `_Track Mouse_`.

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				On keyboards where the `Meta` key is not present, it is usually replaced by the `Super` key.
				Refer to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meta_key and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_key_(keyboard_button) for more information.
				====


	[[xfce-find-mouse-cursor]]			[[xfce-find-mouse-cursor]]
	==== XFCE			==== XFCE

	Xfce draws large red circles around the mouse pointer.			Xfce draws large red circles around the mouse pointer.
	Type:			Type:

	[source,shell]			[source,shell]
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