From f848b3629eefa8527e071ba86690f4d08624bf83 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Patrick Costello Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2003 13:05:24 +0000 Subject: 2003-10-15 Updated the GNOME 2.2 Accessibility Guide to suit the GNOME 2.4 Desktop. Minor changes only :wq --- gnome2-accessibility-guide/C/themes.xml | 88 ++++++++++++++++----------------- 1 file changed, 44 insertions(+), 44 deletions(-) (limited to 'gnome2-accessibility-guide/C/themes.xml') diff --git a/gnome2-accessibility-guide/C/themes.xml b/gnome2-accessibility-guide/C/themes.xml index ebd4125..b8cdbf8 100644 --- a/gnome2-accessibility-guide/C/themes.xml +++ b/gnome2-accessibility-guide/C/themes.xml @@ -2,36 +2,36 @@ Customizing the Appearance of the Desktop This chapter describes the methods you can use to change the appearance -of the desktop to enhance the accessibility of the desktop for users with +of the Desktop to enhance accessibility for users with visual impairments. Customization Options There are a number of methods to enable you to customize the appearance -of the desktop to suit your specific needs, as follows: +of the Desktop to suit your specific needs, as follows: Themes Themes are the most effective -way to change the appearance of the desktop in a consistent manner. See for more information about themes and how to use themes -to achieve the type of desktop that you require. +way to change the appearance of the Desktop in a consistent manner. See for more information about themes and how to use themes +to achieve the type of Desktop that you require. Desktop and application-specific configuration settings - You can customize different components of the desktop + You can customize different components of the Desktop individually to achieve the display settings that you require. You can configure -the desktop and applications in addition to using themes or as an alternative +the Desktop and applications in addition to using themes or as an alternative to using themes. See for more information. The following table summarizes the changes that you can -make to the desktop and where you can make the changes. This manual does not -provide detailed instructions about how to customize the desktop. For detailed -instructions about how to use the customization tools that the desktop provides, -refer to the online help for each tool or to the GNOME 2.0 Desktop User Guide. +make to the Desktop and where you can make the changes. This manual does not +provide detailed instructions about how to customize the Desktop. For detailed +instructions about how to use the customization tools that the Desktop provides, +refer to the online help for each tool or to the GNOME 2.4 Desktop User Guide. Quick Reference to Customizing the Appearance of the Desktop @@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ refer to the online help for each tool or to the GNOME 2.0 Desktop Us - Overall appearance of the desktop to use high + Overall appearance of the Desktop to use high contrast colors, low contrast colors, or large print. @@ -68,8 +68,8 @@ preference tool and the Nautilus file manager - Font displayed on the desktop background and -in all desktop applications. + Font displayed on the Desktop and +in all Desktop applications. The Font preference tool. @@ -101,17 +101,17 @@ tabs in the Nautilus file manager application. Using Themes to Customize the Desktop This section describes how to use themes to customize the appearance -of the desktop. +of the Desktop. Introduction to Themes - You can use themes to modify and control the appearance of the desktop + You can use themes to modify and control the appearance of the Desktop in a consistent manner. A theme is a group of coordinated settings that specifies -how a desktop component or a group of desktop components appears. When you -apply a theme, the system modifies many desktop components simultaneously +how a Desktop component or a group of Desktop components appears. When you +apply a theme, the system modifies many Desktop components simultaneously to achieve the desired effect. For example, if you apply a theme that increases -the font size across the desktop, the theme also modifies the size of panels -and icons on the desktop for optimum compatibility with the font size. - The following types of themes affect different parts of the desktop: +the font size across the Desktop, the theme also modifies the size of panels +and icons on the Desktop for optimum compatibility with the font size. + The following types of themes affect different parts of the Desktop: Desktop themes @@ -120,7 +120,7 @@ and icons on the desktop for optimum compatibility with the font size. the visual appearance of all windows, applications, dialogs, panels, and applets. Desktop themes also determine the visual appearance of the GNOME-compliant interface items that appear on windows, panels, and applets, such as menus, -icons, and buttons. Some of the desktop themes that are available in the desktop +icons, and buttons. Some of the Desktop themes that are available in the Desktop are designed for special accessibility needs. @@ -136,12 +136,12 @@ themes determine the appearance of the frames around windows only. To Choose a Desktop Theme To open the Theme preference tool and view -the desktop themes that are available, choose ApplicationsDesktop PreferencesTheme. The Theme Preferences +the Desktop themes that are available, choose ApplicationsDesktop PreferencesTheme. The Theme Preferences dialog is displayed. Click on the Widget Theme tab to -display the desktop themes that are available. To choose a new theme for the -desktop, click on a theme in the Widget Theme list box. -The system automatically applies the theme to the desktop. - There are several desktop themes available that suit different accessibility +display the Desktop themes that are available. To choose a new theme for the +Desktop, click on a theme in the Widget Theme list box. +The system automatically applies the theme to the Desktop. + There are several Desktop themes available that suit different accessibility needs. These themes are described in the following table:
Desktop Themes Designed for Accessibility Requirements @@ -200,7 +200,7 @@ the background and foreground text. Increases the font size to 18pt. -The background and foreground colors are the same as those specified by the Default desktop theme. +The background and foreground colors are the same as those specified by the Default Desktop theme. @@ -250,18 +250,18 @@ display the window frame themes that are available. The Atlanta To Create Your Own Themes - For information about how to create your own desktop themes and window -frame themes, see the GNOME 2.0 Desktop System Administration Guide. + For information about how to create your own Desktop themes and window +frame themes, see the GNOME 2.4 Desktop System Administration Guide. Customizing Specific Components of the Desktop - This section describes how to customize specific components of the desktop + This section describes how to customize specific components of the Desktop individually. To Customize the Desktop Background - The desktop themes do not affect the desktop background. Therefore to -modify the desktop background to complement your desktop, you must customize + The Desktop themes do not affect the desktop background. Therefore to +modify the desktop background to complement your Desktop, you must customize the desktop background separately using the Background preference tool. To start the Background preference tool, choose ApplicationsDesktop PreferencesBackground. @@ -290,16 +290,16 @@ drop-down list. To Customize Fonts - This section describes how to customize the font settings for the desktop + This section describes how to customize the font settings for the Desktop and frequently-used applications. If you have difficulty with the default font type and font size that -is used on the desktop and desktop background, you can customize the font +is used on the Desktop and desktop background, you can customize the font settings to suit your needs. - You can specify individual font settings for the following desktop components + You can specify individual font settings for the following Desktop components and applications: - Entire desktop excluding the desktop background + Entire Desktop excluding the desktop background Desktop background only @@ -319,7 +319,7 @@ and applications: To Customize the Desktop Fonts The Font preference tool allows you to specify -the default fonts for the desktop. +the default fonts for the Desktop. To start the Font preference tool, choose ApplicationsDesktop PreferencesFont. The Font Preferences dialog contains the following options: @@ -328,7 +328,7 @@ the default fonts for the desktop. Click on this button to select a default font to use for the text that -is displayed on the desktop, including the text displayed on the windows and +is displayed on the Desktop, including the text displayed on the windows and dialogs associated with GNOME-compliant applications and applets. If you use the Theme preference tool @@ -433,19 +433,19 @@ menu items: Meeting Specific Accessibility Needs The following sections summarize the steps you need to take to improve -the accessibility of the desktop in a particular area. +the accessibility of the Desktop in a particular area. To Achieve a High or Low Contrast Desktop - To achieve a high or low contrast desktop, perform the following steps: + To achieve a high or low contrast Desktop, perform the following steps: Use the Theme preference tool to -select the high contrast or low contrast desktop theme that you require. +select the high contrast or low contrast Desktop theme that you require. Use the Theme preference tool to select a window frame theme. You should select the Atlanta -window frame theme for use with high contrast desktop themes. The Atlanta window frame theme may also improve readability for some +window frame theme for use with high contrast Desktop themes. The Atlanta window frame theme may also improve readability for some users. However, you can choose the window frame theme that best suits your needs. @@ -478,7 +478,7 @@ in the Preferences dialog. To Achieve a Large Print Desktop - To achieve a large print desktop, perform the following steps: + To achieve a large print Desktop, perform the following steps: Use the Theme preference tool to @@ -487,7 +487,7 @@ select the large print theme that you require. Use the Theme preference tool to select a window frame theme. You can use the Crux, Atlanta, or Bright window frame themes with -large print desktop themes, depending on the contrast level that you prefer. +large print Desktop themes, depending on the contrast level that you prefer. Use the Font preference tool to -- cgit