Usability Guide

Spotlight search is a tool used for quick search and easy navigation. While the menu is accessible via tabs, spotlight search is a quick way to navigate between pages, all while being able to solely use the keyboard. Using the keyboard shortcut CMD + K for apple, or CTRL + K for windows, it allows the user to open spotlight from anywhere on any page. From there, typing in a keyword will pull up results and is accessible with arrows and tabbing.

The spotlight searches over news story titles, page titles, names, and event titles. For more advanced searching in the site we have a full site search available, available at the bottom of the bottom of the spotlight search. 

CIRES is excited to introduce an optional dark mode theme for the website. While it is a great style option, dark mode is a valuable accessibility feature. Our website will automatically check your browser settings if you prefer dark mode and automatically switch the site to the dark mode setting. The toggle is at the top of the page and in the mobile menu if you wish to toggle this feature. 

You may have additional options through your device or browser, including changing text size on your browser, window, or tab, adjust display settings, and enable a screen reader.

To learn more, select by operating system: 

• iOS accessibility overview
• Android accessibility overview

Or by web browser: 

• Google Chrome
• Windows Internet Explorer 11
• Firefox
• Microsoft Edge
• Safari
• Opera