Windows 7 includes several themes that can be used to customize the display with matching icons and backgrounds. Several of these themes are high contrast for low vision users.
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To change the display contrast in Windows 7:
- Choose Start, Control Panel.
- In the Control Panel, choose Appearance and Personalization.
- On the next screen, click on the link that says “Change the theme” (under Personalization).
- Scroll down and select a theme in the Basic and High Contrast category.
To change back to the normal view for Windows 7, select one of the Aero or Basic themes in the Personalization window.
