Browser Settings

For optimal access, security, and performance when using the HRMS system, download one of these free browsers recommended and supported by The University of Texas at Austin. A link to each product's download page is provided:

• Firefox 3.0 or higher (get latest Firefox browser)
• Safari 4.0 or higher for Macintosh (get latest Safari browser)
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher for Windows (get latest PC IE browser)

There may be some areas of HRMS that do not display or perform as intended with non-supported browsers or earlier versions of these browsers. We recommend Firefox as the fastest and most stable browser when using HRMS.

• Firefox

  • Setting a Minimum Font Size

    To make pages easier to read, you can set Firefox to use a minimum font size. On Web pages that display text smaller than your setting, Firefox automatically enlarges the text to your preferred size.

    1. To set a minimum font size, go to Tools > Options.
    2. Select the Content icon at the top of the Options window.
    3. In the Fonts & Colors section, use the drop-down menus to select a default font and size. Font sizes are displayed in pixels rather than in points.

    4. Click the Advanced button.

    5. On the drop-down menu labeled "Minimum font size," select a size.

    6. Click OK.

  NOTE: Your selected minimum font size will remain in effect until you change it again using these steps. The change may also cause some Web pages to display incorrectly.

  • Resizing Page Text

    You can also temporarily modify font size to improve the readability of a specific Web site.

    1. To change the text size, go to View > Text Zoom.
    2. Click Zoom In or use the keyboard shortcut Control++ to enlarge the text 120%.
    3. Click Zoom Out or use the keyboard shortcut Control+- to reduce the text by 90%.
    4. Click Reset or use the keyboard shortcut Control+0 to return to the default text size.

  NOTE: The new size will remain in effect until you close your Firefox browser window or tab. Increasing or decreasing the text size may cause some Web pages to display incorrectly.

• Safari

  • Setting a Minimum Font Size (NOTE: In later windows Safari browsers, the Preferences menu can be located by clicking the gear icon rather than the word "Safari." )
    1. On the Preferences menu, click Advanced.
    2. Next to the Universal Access section, click the checkbox labeled "Never use font sizes smaller than..." and enter a font-size in the adjoining box.
    3. Close the Advanced window.

    NOTE: Your selected minimum font size will remain in effect until you change it again using these steps. The change may also cause some Web pages to display incorrectly.

  • Resizing Page Text
  1. Press and hold the command key (identified by the Apple or cloverleaf symbol).
  2. Simultaneously depress the + (plus) key to increase the font size.
  3. Similarly, depress the - (minus) key to decrease the font size.
  4. Continue until the font reaches the desired size.

  NOTE: The new size will remain in effect until you close your Safari browser window. Increasing or decreasing the text size may cause some Web pages to display incorrectly.

  

• Internet Explorer

  • Resizing Page Text

    To increase or decrease the size of the Web page text:

    1. On the View menu, click Text Size.
    2. From the menu, select Largest, Larger, Medium, Smaller, or Smallest.

    NOTE: The new size will remain in effect until you close your Internet Explorer browser window or tab. Increasing or decreasing the text size may cause some Web pages to display incorrectly.

For additional information on supported browsers, UT Austin users can contact the ITS Service Desk; or follow this link to access support resources for other campuses.

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