Accessibility features are designed to help people use technology more easily. Although some features may require special software, many are built into operating systems, web browsers, and online resource platforms.
Turn on accessibility features within ebooks
- Visit ProQuest Ebook Central.
- Select Settings.
- Select Profile.
- Enter your University of Sunderland e-mail details.
- From here, you can enable or disable Text Only Mode and OpenDyslexic typeface.
Other features include:
• Colours, contrasts, and fonts: These can be changed in your browser settings or by using plugins or extensions to change colour and contrast. OpenDyslexic typeface can be turned on following the instructions above.
• Magnification: Inbuilt browser features can be used to zoom in up to 300%. Plugins and extensions can be used for further magnification.
• Keyboard navigation: The tab, enter, and arrow keys can be used to navigate the website menus, perform searches, and read online.
• Screenreaders: The ProQuest Ebook Central website is compatible with screen readers. Click here to read more about supported devices and browsers.
• Text-to-speech: An embedded text-to-speech tool is not available from ProQuest Ebook Central, however, this feature is available as browser plug-ins for most browsers and is built into many devices. You can read more about having an e-book read aloud to you in our FAQs.
• Formats: ProQuest Ebook Central offer books in either EPUB or PDF format.
For more information on choosing your reading experience, and to learn about the variety of features available when reading online, watch this video from ProQuest Ebook Central.
- Open a book in Read Online mode.
- Click Settings (cog symbol).
- Click Accessibility - here you can enable high contrast mode, dyslexic font, and reading ruler, adjust line, character, and word spacing, and change the page colour.
- Click Colours - here you can set background and font colours of your own choice.
Improve your experience using online resources
We subscribe to content from external providers and the accessibility of these resources can vary. If your screen reader cannot read the full text of an article or book in our collections, please let us know.
Read more about the accessibility features of different web browsers, applications, and resources using the links below:
• Adobe - Information on setting accessibility preferences when using Adobe Acrobat Reader (PDF file formats).
• Apple - Apple products such as iPhone and Mac.
• Google - Google products such as Android, Chrome, Chromebook, and YouTube.
• Microsoft - Microsoft products such as Windows and Office.
• Cite Them Right - Information on accessibility when using Cite Them Right.
• Ex Libris Primo - Information on accessibility when using Library Search.
• ProQuest Ebook Central - Information on accessibility features and how to choose your reading experience when using this e-book provider
• VLeBooks - Information on accessibility features and reading choices when using this e-book provider.
Read accessibility statements for our digital resources:
• Full list of digital resources accessibility statements and information.
There are changes you can make to your device and browser setup to make working online more accessible. AbilityNet's My Computer My Way guides offer step-by-step instructions on how to adapt your phone, computer, or tablet to meet your needs. Click here to browse.
TextHelp Read&Write
Available on all desktop PCs as part of the University's student desktop. It is a software toolbar that offers support with everyday tasks like reading text out loud and understanding unfamiliar words. Other features include converting text to MP3 and screen tint. It is particularly useful for anyone who has dyslexia but has broader use. Click here for a YouTube tutorial.