You can search for documents with entries that contain :

• Any one of the words you specify
• All of the words you specify
• The words you specify in the order you entered (a phrase)

You can combine these criteria in the same search. You can also use other kinds of criteria and operators (like , , ) to specify complex and sophisticated searches. If you search for more than one word, the way you separate the words determines how Search Server performs the search.

Searching Tips

• When searching, don't enter plural forms such as "press releases" because the server will only find documents with releases (plural) in the title or keywords. If you enter release (singular), the server will list entries with both release and releases.
• All searches are case-insensitive. That is, words are looked for regardless of capitalization.
• If you want to include the reserved words (and, or, not) or reserved characters ( <, >, ( , ), " ) in your search, you must enclose the phrase in double-quote marks. For example, the criteria "truth or consequences" treats the word or as part of the phrase you are searching for rather than instructing the server to search for either the word truth or the word consequences.
• In a query a question mark (?) is a wildcard character representing any letter or number. For example, searching for t?p matches any of the words tap, tip, and top.
• Wildcard character asterisk (*) matches any group of characters. For example, searching for comp* finds documents containing any word starting with the letters comp, such as computer, company, or comptroller.

A lot of Documents, Reports and Forms provided on this Portal are in the Portable Document Format (PDF).

Portable Document Format (PDF) is the published specification used by standards bodies around the world for more secure, reliable electronic document distribution and exchange. PDF documents can be shared, viewed, and printed by anyone, on any system, using free Adobe Reader software - regardless of the operating system, original application, or fonts.

To open a .PDF file you have two options. You can download the software 'Adobe Acrobat Reader' and install it onto your computer. The software is available free of charge from the Adobe Acrobat site and a link to download the same has been placed below.

The second option is to use an online .PDF conversion tool. Visit the Adobe Acrobat website (link to the relevant page given below), type in the address of a .PDF file and get it to translate the file into a more readable format while you wait. Or you can email the address of the file (or the file itself) to Adobe, and they will email a translation back. These translations of the files may not be as clearly formatted as the original PDF file.

• Download Adobe Acrobat Reader Software (External website that opens in a new window)
• Convert a PDF file online (External website that opens in a new window)

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Our visitors with visual impairments can access the Portal using Assistive Technologies, such as screen readers.

The information of the Website is accessible with different screen readers, such as JAWS, NVDA, SAFA, Supernova and Window-Eyes.

Following table lists the information about different screen readers:

Information related to the various screen readers

Use the accessibility options provided by this Website 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.

Text Size Icons

Following different options are provided in the form of icons which are available on the top of each page:

• 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.

• 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.

Changing the Colour Scheme

Changing the colour scheme refers to applying a suitable background and text colour that ensures clear readability. There are four options provided to change the colour 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.
• 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.

Note: Changing the colour scheme does not affect the images on the screen.