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There are a variety of accessibility tools and features within EVE Online to support diverse player needs. The new Photon UI offers higher contrast, streamlined layouts, and better spacing for clarity. Some of the additional built-in accessibility features include:
There are a variety of accessibility tools and features within EVE Online to support diverse player needs. The new Photon UI offers higher contrast, streamlined layouts, and better spacing for clarity. Some of the additional built-in accessibility features include:


=== Color Blind Mode ===
* Color Blind Mode - Default options for green colorblindness (Deuteranopia), blue colorblindness (Tritanopia), and custom options to allow for th eincludin / exclusion of: Red / Yellow / Green / Cyan / Blue / Magenta. These settings adjust the UI and overview colors for increased visibility. These are accessible via the ESC menu (ESC >> User Interface >> Color Blind Mode)
Default options for green colorblindness (Deuteranopia), blue colorblindness (Tritanopia), and custom options to allow for th eincludin / exclusion of: Red / Yellow / Green / Cyan / Blue / Magenta. These settings adjust the UI and overview colors for increased visibility. These are accessible via the ESC menu (ESC >> User Interface >> Color Blind Mode)
* '''UI Scaling -''' Adjustable scaling (from 90% 150%) allows players to resize text, icons, and menus for improved readability. These are accessible via the ESC menu (ESC >> Display & Graphics >> UI Scaling)
* '''UI Scaling''' Adjustable scaling (from 90% 150%) allows players to resize text, icons, and menus for improved readability. These are accessible via the ESC menu (ESC >> Display & Graphics >> UI Scaling)
* '''Chat Font Size''' – Chat windows support independent font size changes for improved legibility. You can also set defaults in the ESC menu (ESC >> Gameplay >> Font Size)
* '''Chat Font Size''' – Chat windows support independent font size changes for improved legibility. You can also set defaults in the ESC menu (ESC >> Gameplay >> Font Size)
* '''Window backgrounds''' - Windows can be set individually to have light or dark backgrounds (click on the 3 vertical dots at the top right of a window and (de)select 'Enable Light Background'. You can also set defaults in the ESC menu (ESC >> User Interface >> Window Appearance)
* '''Window backgrounds''' - Windows can be set individually to have light or dark backgrounds (click on the 3 vertical dots at the top right of a window and (de)select 'Enable Light Background'. You can also set defaults in the ESC menu (ESC >> User Interface >> Window Appearance)
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By combining EVE Online’s built-in features with EVE University’s culture of patience and inclusion, we strive to make EVE Online welcoming to every capsuleer.
By combining EVE Online’s built-in features with EVE University’s culture of patience and inclusion, we strive to make EVE Online welcoming to every capsuleer.
== Things to consider when you're having a tough time but still want to play ==
* It's okay to step away fromt he game and focus on your physical and mental wellbeing - you matter.
* Are there things in game that you enjoy doing that perhaps need less resources to undertake?
** Watch a YT video
** Jump in a ship and go and explore EVE's amazing sights
*** [[EVE Gate Pilgrimage]]
*** [[New Eden Tour Guide]]
** Hang out in comms, even if you're not engaging
** Helping new pilots out in the EVE Uni Discord or Rookie Help in game
** Designing Ship SKINs
** Find a quite place to mine and just relax


== External Resources ==
== External Resources ==