About the text settings

This site has been constructed employing standard /techniques recommended by the w3c consortium (the body which makes recommendations to ensure that websites are as accessible to as many people as possible). This ensures that the site is compatible with the maximum number of software and methods for browsing websites.

To further maximise accessibility we have endeavoured to separate content from visual appearance and javascript elements. If you are experiencing any problems whilst browsing this site then we recommend disabling javascript to avoid any potential problems.

Customise Text Settings

Please note that the following tools require a standards compliant browser with javascript in order to function as intended.

Adjust font size:

• Decrease font size
• Increase font size

Alternate Style Sheets

In in an endeavour to make this site as flexible as possible we have provided alternate style sheets for the user to choose the style sheet which best suites their needs. If you are using Standards compliant browser such as Firefox or Opera you can choose the style sheet within the browser (see your browser's help files for more Information). Alternatively we have created the text tool detailed below to provide the same functionality plus the ability to change font sizes. You can also specify an alternate stylesheet from the list below if your browser supports it.

• high contrast
• high contrast (reversed)
• no site styles
• Default appearance

 

The text adjustment tool

 

To allow visitors to change display setting to better suite their individual needs we have incorporated a tool into each page, however this tool requires a standards compliant browser with javascript and cookies. if you have reached this page then it is likely that your browser does not fall into this category.

Recommended Browsers*

The following browsers are recommended for their adherance to standards and W3C recomendations..

• FireFox (mac / pc ) free - Download Firefox (opens in new window)
• Opera (mac /pc) free version available - Download opera (opens in a new window)
• Safari (mac osx) - Visit safari download site

 

*Please Note that while internet explorer is not truly standards compliant we have ensured that this site has full comparability with this browser due to it's popularity.