Select the 'OK' box and then the 'OK' box on the 'General' tab and the colors should change on the browser. Use the 'Text', 'Background', 'Unvisited Links', and 'Visited Links' boxes to select the colors desired (example: white text and black background). Select the 'Colors' box and un-check the 'use Windows colors' box. This will return you to the 'General' tab. Place a check mark in the box to 'Ignore colors specified on Web pages' and select the 'OK' box. Under the 'General' tab, select 'Accessibility'. Below are guidelines for some common web browsers on how the user can customize their own web browser to better view all web pages. However, some users can see better using high contrast reverse types, such as white on black, or different colors. The State’s websites uses style sheets and some of the best contrast combinations, black on white, white on dark green, or blue on white. High contrast is necessary for many users. Information on some of our special access features, and how to work with custom settings, are described below. This kind of design permits visitors to adjust font size, contrast, and customize other elements to meet their particular viewing needs. One of the pillars of accessible web design is using defaults, and certain design elements that can be adjusted by the end user. The websites meets most of the W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 (WCAG 2.0 – AA Guidelines and Success Criteria) and all of the Section 508, Technical Standards (Subpart B).

The State has implemented the strict guidelines set forth by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and the US Department of Justice (DOJ). The State of California (the State) websites strive to be a model of accessibility that meets the access needs of any site visitor. Sources: WebAIM and Department of Rehabilitation (DoR) For example, as of July 19, 2016, we are supporting: BOE supports the latest versions of Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome and Safari, and one version behind.

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