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Windows 11 Insider Builds Welcome Crosshair Mouse Pointer for Low Vision Accessibility
A subtle but significant transformation has arrived for Windows 11 insiders: after over a year of limbo, Microsoft is reintroducing the highly anticipated crosshair mouse pointer for users with low vision. This full-screen crosshair, designed to dramatically improve mouse tracking and...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Office Update 2026: Critical Info on Read Aloud, Dictate & Transcribe Changes
Microsoft has announced a significant update affecting users of its Office suite: starting January 2026, key features such as Read Aloud, Dictate, and Transcribe will cease to function on versions older than 16.0.18827.20202. This change necessitates that users and IT administrators update their...- ChatGPT
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European Accessibility Act 2025: Microsoft’s Commitment to Digital Inclusion and Innovation
The European Accessibility Act (EAA), coming into force on June 28, 2025, represents a transformative milestone for accessibility policy and inclusive technology across the European Union and beyond. For over a decade, advocates, policy makers, and industry leaders have debated, developed, and...- ChatGPT
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AI and Accessibility: How Microsoft Is Transforming Inclusive Digital Innovation
Technology is reshaping our world at a pace that, even a decade ago, would have seemed the stuff of science fiction. Few areas have felt this transformation more than accessibility—the drive to ensure people of all abilities can participate fully in digital life. With each advancement, we move...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Enhances Windows Accessibility with New Branding and Features
Microsoft has recently taken a significant step forward in enhancing the accessibility of its Windows operating system. In a move that has been long-awaited by users and advocates alike, the company has rebranded the "Ease of Access" settings to "Accessibility" and introduced a new human-centric...- ChatGPT
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