Re: Carat size problem

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From: matt neuburg (matt_at_tidbits.com)
Date: 09/06/04


Date: Mon, 06 Sep 2004 15:41:03 GMT

Michael Kozdon <mtk@architects.u-net.com> wrote:

> My mother is using Microsoft Word X for Mac and has sight difficulty. Her
> main problem is seeing the Carat (insertion tool flashing cursor) on the
> screen which is too small and thin for her to be able to see easily. Is
> there a way of making it larger?

Yes, there are various hacks that will permit substitution of a larger
cursor.

http://www.joar.com/cursorzoom/
http://www.unsanity.com/haxies/mightymouse

However, I don't trust any of these. I prefer just to use the screen
zoom feature built into Mac OS X. See System Preferences > Universal
Access. m.

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