Setting Preferences
For Administrators
Accessing Preferences in Skyward
There are many options in the Skyward program that users can set for individualized ease of use called User Preferences. To access
and make changes to User Preferences, click on Preferences in the upper right corner of your screen.
Recommended Preference Settings
We have found some of the preferences in Skyward will dramatically improve your ease of use as you learn the system. It will be
most beneficial for you to set your preferences is the Skyward program to match those listed here in order to get the most out of
your training experience. Once you get used to using the program, feel free to adjust your preferences as you see fit.
User Preference Options
Description
Adds Spell Check Button to screens where text
input is allowed
A pop up will alert you that a report is complete
A
Display Check Spelling Button
B
F
G
H
Display Open/Save Dialog
Dim Background when Displaying
Alerts
Maximize Large Windows
Auto Display Popup Browse Details on
Mouseover
Display Navigation Menu Paths
Disable Interface Animations
Display Browse Row Numbers
I
Enable Heads Up Display
J
Display Data Mining Favorites in Gen
Menu/Favorites Shortcut Key
K
Show Icon text
L
Use Larger Font Size
M
Use High Contrast Color Theme
Great for use while learning the system
Do you need larger font for text on your
screen?
Changes the color scheme to black and white
N
Optimize for Screen Readers
Do not check this feature
O
Use Enhanced Keyboard Navigation
Display Tooltip for Element with
Focus
Use the Tab key to navigate
C
D
E
Address pop up or alert before moving on
Maximizes windows to full screen
When you hover over an icon or word, a pop up
will appear with more info
Shows the menu of how to get where you are
Do not check this preference
Adds numbers to each row
Allows you to choose favorite screens you
access often with ease
Create shortcuts using keys to access specific
screens quickly
Accessibility Options
P
Pop ups to help you navigate as you learn
Save your Preferences
Once you have your preferences set, click Save at the top to update your Skyward account.