Positive news regarding accessibility has emerged from Microsoft‘s event today. The first Surface Pro Keyboard with bold keys has been unveiled by the firm with the business-focused Surface Laptop 6 and Surface Pro 10. Microsoft claims that this keyboard features a brighter illumination than its other models, which when paired with the strong lettering, should make it easier to read and lessen eye strain. Notably, the keyboard will only be accessible in the US and Canada, and it will only be available in US English.
As with other new Windows keyboards, this one has a dedicated Copilot key. The AI chatbot will allow you to enable accessibility features without having to traipse through menus for the option you’re seeking. You might ask Copilot to “switch on live captions” or “enable the magnifier,” and it will carry out that action for you.
In addition, Microsoft is making its Adaptive Accessories available to commercial customers for the first time. The company released the modular mouse, hub and other accessories for consumers back in 2022. The aim of the Adaptive Accessories is to help those who have difficulty using a standard keyboard and mouse to create a setup that works for them, so they can be more productive and more easily get the most out of their favorite apps.
