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Use the accessibility options provided by this Web site to control the screen display. These options allow increasing the text spacing, changing the text size and color scheme for clear visibility and better readability.
Changing the Text Size
Changing the size of the text refers to making the text appearing smaller or bigger from its standard size.The website allows you to change the text size , by clicking on the text size icons present at the top of each page.
Text size Icons
Following different options are provided in the form of icons which are available on the top of each page:
Decrease text size: Allows to decrease the text size up to two levels. This option allows users to reduce the text size by up to two levels, providing a more compact view for readability preferences.
Normal text size Allows to set default text size. This option resets the text size to its default level, ensuring a consistent and standard reading experience.
Increase text size: Allows to increase the text size up to two levels. This option allows users to enlarge the text size by up to two levels, offering improved accessibility and readability for those who prefer larger text.
Accessibility Statement:
Commitment to Accessibility: The Official Website of CSIR – Institute of Microbial Technology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, is designed to be accessible to all users, regardless of the device, technology, or ability in use.
Efforts to Ensure Accessibility: The website has been developed with a focus on providing maximum accessibility and usability to visitors, including people with disabilities.
Support for Assistive Technologies: Users with visual disabilities can access the portal using assistive technologies like screen readers and magnifiers.
Standards Compliance: The website aims to be standards-compliant and follows usability and universal design principles to ensure that it serves all visitors well.
Compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG): The portal is designed using XHTML 1.0 Transitional and meets Priority 1 (Level A) of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, as specified by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).
External Websites: Some information on the portal links to external websites. These external sites are maintained by their respective departments, who are responsible for ensuring the accessibility of their content.
Feedback for Accessibility Issues or Suggestions: If you experience any issues or have suggestions regarding the accessibility of the portal, please provide feedback.
Changing the Color Scheme Changing the color scheme refers to applying a suitable background and text color that ensures clear readability. There are four options provided to change the color scheme. These are:
Default contrast Theme : Black text on white background. This option allows users to reduce the text size by up to two levels, providing a more compact view for readability preferences.
High contrast : Applies black color as the background and yellow color to the foreground text to improve readability. This option resets the text size to its default level, ensuring a consistent and standard reading experience.
Black or Grey Theme : Applies Grey color as the background and Black color to the foreground text to improve readability. This option allows users to enlarge the text size by up to two levels, offering improved accessibility and readability for those who prefer larger text. To change the color scheme , by clicking on the Color Icon
From the Contrast Schemes section, select the appropriate contrast scheme.
Theme icons are present at the top of each page.
Viewing Information in Various File Format
The information provided by this Web site is available in various formats, such as Portable Document Format (PDF) format. To view the information properly, your browser need to have the required plug-ins or software. For example, the pdf reader software is required to view the pdf format document. In case your system does not have this software, you can download it from the Internet for free. The table lists the required plug-ins needed to view the information in various file formats.
Note: Changing the color scheme does not affect the images on the screen.
Information in File Formats
| Document Type |
Download |
| PDF content |
Adobe Acrobat Reader (External website that opens in a new window)
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| Word files |
Word Viewer (in any version till 2003) - External website that opens in a new window Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word (for 2007 version) - External website that opens in a new window
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| Excel files |
Excel Viewer 2003 (in any version till 2003) - External website that opens in a new window Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Excel (for 2007 version) - External website that opens in a new window
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| PowerPoint presentations |
PowerPoint Viewer 2003 (in any version till 2003) - External website that opens in a new window Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for PowerPoint (for 2007 version) - External website that opens in a new window
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| Flash content |
Adobe Flash Player (External website that opens in a new window)
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| Audio Files |
Windows Media Player (External website that opens in a new window)
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Web Content Accessibility will enable people with visual impairments access the website using assistive technologies, such as screen readers.
Information related to the various screen readers
