How can I make text easier to read?

{"nodes":{"3071810913":{"ID":"text-enhancement_0","answer":"There are a number of ways that you can enhance or change text to make it easier to read. Further information on the various options can be found below. For information on the different formats available for reading see <a title=\"What are the different ways that I can read?\" href=\"\/independent-living\/Reading-options\">What are the different ways that I can read?<\/a><\/p>","entry_object_ref":"http:\/\/api.transversal.com\/mfapi\/objectref\/EntryStore\/Entry\/http:\/\/www.metafaq.com\/mfapi\/Metafaq\/Clients\/rnib\/Modules\/daily-living\/Topics\/reading:3071810913:5","entry_ref":"3071810913","entry_ref_encrypted":"N5DR3G8VFDBCRKPPBPKINCL3F6","entry_uid":"5lbwcr3qv7ggo32hog2csilgvs","label":"","question":"Enhancing Text","choices":{"4":{"ID":"text-enhancement_9","entry_object_ref":"http:\/\/api.transversal.com\/mfapi\/objectref\/EntryStore\/Entry\/http:\/\/www.metafaq.com\/mfapi\/Metafaq\/Clients\/rnib\/Modules\/daily-living\/Topics\/reading:3071810922:5","entry_ref":"3071810922","entry_ref_encrypted":"STS6QU5IO02I3T35SE246H5C4E","entry_uid":"5lbwcw3mxnh3bjjrdeesnns67k","head_ref":"3071810915","label":"","link_text":"Larger text","order":"4","tail_ref":"3071810913"},"3":{"ID":"text-enhancement_8","entry_object_ref":"http:\/\/api.transversal.com\/mfapi\/objectref\/EntryStore\/Entry\/http:\/\/www.metafaq.com\/mfapi\/Metafaq\/Clients\/rnib\/Modules\/daily-living\/Topics\/reading:3071810921:5","entry_ref":"3071810921","entry_ref_encrypted":"Q6L054GPQCOQESAAAK561LAIKE","entry_uid":"5lbwcvjyyi3lpqykdapp3jjghg","head_ref":"3071810916","label":"","link_text":"Lighting","order":"3","tail_ref":"3071810913"},"2":{"ID":"text-enhancement_7","entry_object_ref":"http:\/\/api.transversal.com\/mfapi\/objectref\/EntryStore\/Entry\/http:\/\/www.metafaq.com\/mfapi\/Metafaq\/Clients\/rnib\/Modules\/daily-living\/Topics\/reading:3071810920:5","entry_ref":"3071810920","entry_ref_encrypted":"IUFKB0SNG8P5C3PS7MEA2VJ7JK","entry_uid":"5lbwcuyuj33uojs4olqxgvougk","head_ref":"3071810914","label":"","link_text":"Magnifiers","order":"2","tail_ref":"3071810913"},"1":{"ID":"text-enhancement_6","entry_object_ref":"http:\/\/api.transversal.com\/mfapi\/objectref\/EntryStore\/Entry\/http:\/\/www.metafaq.com\/mfapi\/Metafaq\/Clients\/rnib\/Modules\/daily-living\/Topics\/reading:3071810919:5","entry_ref":"3071810919","entry_ref_encrypted":"NGMNGOL475BT6ADCE8G6890O6K","entry_uid":"5lbwcuhhlwlen5pmkujmuhjsqs","head_ref":"3071810917","label":"","link_text":"Computers and Screen Readers","order":"1","tail_ref":"3071810913"},"5":{"ID":"text-enhancement_12","entry_object_ref":"http:\/\/api.transversal.com\/mfapi\/objectref\/EntryStore\/Entry\/http:\/\/www.metafaq.com\/mfapi\/Metafaq\/Clients\/rnib\/Modules\/daily-living\/Topics\/reading:3071810925:3","entry_ref":"3071810925","entry_ref_encrypted":"MGQSSSUVUK7CL6OGKMS97Q8IH4","entry_uid":"5lbwy5npdxygibyjehduqbc2u6","head_ref":"3071810924","label":"","link_text":"Eccentric viewing","order":"5","tail_ref":"3071810913"}}},"3071810914":{"ID":"text-enhancement_1","answer":"Although organisations should contact you using large print if you\u2019ve asked for it, there is a limit to the amount of large print that is readily available. Service providers have to make reasonable adjustments to their services to ensure you can access them. You can use a magnifier to make small text larger. There are many different options such as handheld, desktop and pocket video magnifiers. It is important to choose the right magnifier for you and the task you want to do. Smaller magnifiers, such as handheld and pocket video magnifiers, make it easier to read text whilst out and about. A desktop video magnifier can be useful at home as it has the highest level of magnification, and is handy for large amounts of text.<\/p>\nFor further information about magnifiers see <a title=\"How do I find the best magnifier for my needs?\" href=\"\/independent-living\/magnifier-guide\">How do I find the best magnifier for my needs?<\/a> and <a title=\"Do you have any examples of the basic magnification levels?\" href=\"\/independent-living\/Magnification-chart\">Do you have any examples of the basic magnification levels?<\/a><\/p>","endNodeData":"","endNodeType":"","entry_object_ref":"http:\/\/api.transversal.com\/mfapi\/objectref\/EntryStore\/Entry\/http:\/\/www.metafaq.com\/mfapi\/Metafaq\/Clients\/rnib\/Modules\/daily-living\/Topics\/reading:3071810914:5","entry_ref":"3071810914","entry_ref_encrypted":"JLI1EIEQV28L7DVPKOB6FTVSPI","entry_uid":"5lbwcromqanrld3j5ka4dmofyo","label":"","question":"Magnifiers","choices":[]},"3071810924":{"ID":"text-enhancement_11","answer":"Eccentric viewing (EV) and steady eye strategy (SES) are techniques to help people with central vision loss use their remaining vision more effectively. It can help with daily activities like reading, getting about, cooking, looking after yourself or watching TV.<\/p>\nEV involves identifying the area of the retina that retains reasonable functionality in order to maximise detail, and learning to use it effectively.<\/p>\nSES is a technique specifically for reading. It requires the person to keep their gaze still, and scroll text right to left, through their best functioning piece of vision. This technique improves accuracy and reading speed, although not to pre-macular disease levels.<\/p>\nIf you have a macular eye condition the Macular Society run free courses on EV and SES:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">0300 3030 111<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><a style=\"list-style-type: none;\" tabindex=\"1\" href=\"mailto:help@macularsociety.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">help@macularsociety.org<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><a style=\"list-style-type: none;\" tabindex=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macularsociety.org\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.macularsociety.org\/contact<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","endNodeData":"","endNodeType":"","entry_object_ref":"http:\/\/api.transversal.com\/mfapi\/objectref\/EntryStore\/Entry\/http:\/\/www.metafaq.com\/mfapi\/Metafaq\/Clients\/rnib\/Modules\/daily-living\/Topics\/reading:3071810924:3","entry_ref":"3071810924","entry_ref_encrypted":"TA1OQ15RBT8LEF9KGFS8EQGFA6","entry_uid":"5lbwy4zroor652pnrnme6bimfk","label":"","question":"Eccentric viewing (EV)","choices":[]},"3071810917":{"ID":"text-enhancement_4","answer":"If you have a computer, you can change how the text is displayed on your screen to best suit your needs. This can mean changing the size or colour of the text or the background by using settings built into your computer’s operating system. You can also download additional software, there are free or paid for options. Magnifier software, such as ZoomText, lets you magnify the text on the screen and adjust the colour to suit you. If you are unable to see much of the screen, screen reader software is a good choice. The software will read the content to you, using a synthetic voice, or display it on a refreshable braille display.<\/p>\nMore information on screen readers and ways to adjust your computer can be found in our Independent Living section.<\/p>","endNodeData":"","endNodeType":"","entry_object_ref":"http:\/\/api.transversal.com\/mfapi\/objectref\/EntryStore\/Entry\/http:\/\/www.metafaq.com\/mfapi\/Metafaq\/Clients\/rnib\/Modules\/daily-living\/Topics\/reading:3071810917:5","entry_ref":"3071810917","entry_ref_encrypted":"OUL9BVTKHJB2SGTODO6SSSE5N8","entry_uid":"5lbwctdlcm6xwzv4k5yhdf3m7s","label":"","question":"Computers and Screen Readers","choices":[]},"3071810916":{"ID":"text-enhancement_3","answer":"Depending on your level of sight, using brighter lighting can help to make things easier to see. You should make sure that you have as much light as you feel comfortable with for reading. Take advantage of sunlight or use a task lamp that can be easily adjusted to where you need it most.<\/p>\nFor further information on lighting see <a title=\"How can I improve the lighting in my home?\" href=\"\/independent-living\/improve-lighting\">How can I improve the lighting in my home?<\/a><\/p>","endNodeData":"","endNodeType":"","entry_object_ref":"http:\/\/api.transversal.com\/mfapi\/objectref\/EntryStore\/Entry\/http:\/\/www.metafaq.com\/mfapi\/Metafaq\/Clients\/rnib\/Modules\/daily-living\/Topics\/reading:3071810916:5","entry_ref":"3071810916","entry_ref_encrypted":"J42N2LV8KSM089CLN40TVQKM3A","entry_uid":"5lbwcsrsyscmjqceaxj3reriso","label":"","question":"Lighting","choices":[]},"3071810915":{"ID":"text-enhancement_2","answer":"If you have some vision but struggle to read regular print, then clear, large or giant print may be for you. The size of a font is described in point size. Regular print is usually 10 or 12 point. Clear print is size 14. Large print is generally 16 to 18 point size and giant print is anything larger than this. Your local library is probably the best place to check what size is right for you, and RNIB has a collection of giant print books (24 point), which are free to borrow. <\/p>\nFor more information on larger text including examples see <a title=\"What are the different font sizes such as clear print, large print and giant print?\" href=\"\/independent-living\/large-print-size\">What are the different font sizes such as clear print, large print and giant print?<\/a><\/p>","endNodeData":"","endNodeType":"","entry_object_ref":"http:\/\/api.transversal.com\/mfapi\/objectref\/EntryStore\/Entry\/http:\/\/www.metafaq.com\/mfapi\/Metafaq\/Clients\/rnib\/Modules\/daily-living\/Topics\/reading:3071810915:5","entry_ref":"3071810915","entry_ref_encrypted":"UVGORACTOAPVBAP4TI0CAEK2AU","entry_uid":"5lbwcs7x7vfvxxyysx372cnpiw","label":"","question":"Larger Text","choices":[]}},"start":"3071810913"}

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