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Have Word read files to you
  • Click on the dropdown arrow next to the Quick Access toolbar and choose More Commands
  • In the dropdown, select All Commands
  • Scroll throught the list to Speak
  • Then select Add to move speak to the right...
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    Apple accessibility options

    Apple products come with many accessibility features including VoiceOver (screen reader), Dictation (voice for text fields), FaceTime (video communication), and Siri (voice and keyboard interaction with the device).

    Apple maintains a comprehensive guide to them:

  • Accessibility...
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    Inspiration (mind mapping)
    What is Inspiration 9?

    Inspiration software is available on all open access PCs.

    Inspiration is used to create mind maps, which can then turn into an outline view or even into a presentation. It may be particularly useful for anyone who has dyslexia or just finds it...
    Reporting a printer problem

    If a printer is faulty, please remember you can go to any other printer on either campus to release your print job, but please also report the fault as soon as possible.

    Students: please report any printing issues to the SIZ desk in the Learning Resources Centres.

    Staff: please...
    Clutter
    What is Clutter?

    Clutter can help you filter low-priority emails, saving time for your most important messages. The email server keeps track of the emails you read and the ones you don't. Once turned on, Clutter is automatic. As new email comes in, it takes messages you're most likely to ignore...
    Borrowing, collecting and returning equipment from Equipment Loans
    How do I book equipment?
  • Equipment can be booked via email: equipmentloans@chi.ac.uk  please make sure you include: your full name, borrower number, collection and return date/times
  • You can also book equipment in person, but we still require 24 hours’ notice in advance of the booking...
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    FAQs about the Equipment Loans service
    What equipment can I borrow?

    This depends on the course you are on and whether you have received training.

    How do I borrow, collect or return loans?

    See the detailed guide.

    Can I extend a loan?

    This is considered on a case by case basis.

    What happens if I break the equipment?

    Any...
    Wi-Fi for older devices - global sign certificate installation
    Globalsign Certificate

    GlobalSignCA.crt GlobalSignCA.crt Overview

    Some older devices may not connect to Wi-Fi until you have installed the Global Sign certificate.

    You can download the Global Sign certificate from the link at the top of this page (...
    Appointments

    The SIZ team can book an appointment for students with the following:

  • Skills team
  • Academic Skills Adviser
  • Royal Literary Fund (Moodle)
  • Dyslexia and Disability Advisers / Coordinator
  • Student Money Adviser
  • Counselling
  • Student Adviser
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    Emergencies (including first aid)

    The University’s emergency phone number operates 24 hours a day for on campus emergencies: 01243 816363 (extension 6363 from an internal phone). This number can be used to request first aid support, or to report security issues or lift breakdowns.  

    Where appropriate please call 999 for...