Fast-forward ten years and you’ll find that today, the Surface Pro lineup spans a huge range of designs, features, and prices. When its Surface tablets dropped in October 2012, Microsoft proved that a software company can also do hardware right, and these Windows-powered iPad alternatives quickly earned a spot on many “best of” lists, including ours. Decades after introducing the Windows operating system to the world, Microsoft finally did the unthinkable (unthinkable at the time, anyway) by taking a shot at creating actual computers - its successful run with the Xbox consoles notwithstanding.

Windows 11 includes a Snap Layout feature, accessed by hovering over the Maximize button on any open window.Tablets may often be described as much larger phones, and in some cases that’s true, but not for the Microsoft Surface Pro.

Windows 11 supports eye control with external eye trackers.

The cursor’s size and speed can be adjusted, and gestures can be remapped in Touchpad Settings.

The keyboard can be remapped with Microsoft’s PowerToys.

Caption color and size can be customized and appear close to the bottom of the screen.

Standard Dark Mode and custom colors are also available under Personalization.

Contrast themes are toggled with Alt + Left Shift + Print Screen. Color Filters, including inverted, grayscale, red-green, and blue-yellow, can be toggled with Windows + Ctrl + C.

Windows 11 supports voice typing (accessed by Windows + H) and speech recognition (toggled with Windows + Ctrl + S).

A full list of compatible software can be found on Microsoft’s website. It supports third-party screen readers, including NVDA from NV Access and Jaws from Freedom Scientific.

Windows 11 includes a built-in screen reader (Narrator).

Windows 11 includes a dedicated accessibility menu.

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