Help for BMZ Website Users
Browser compatibility and monitor resolution
The website has been optimised for use with Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 (upwards) and Firefox 1.x with a resolution of 1024x768 Pixel. JavaScript is not necessary.
If you are using an older browser you may experience graphic deviations in the display. Up-to-date browsers can be downloaded from the internet at:
Accessibility
The Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development's website has been designed to conform to German government regulations on IT accessibility.
The relevant regulation can be found here (in German only).
Navigating the site using the keyboard
You can also use the keyboard to navigate through the website:
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Alt + 0 links to Home
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Alt + 1 links to German
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Alt + 2 links to Glossary
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Alt + 3 links to Contact Us
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Alt + 4 links to Imprint
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Alt + 5 links to Site Map
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Alt + 6 links to Help
With some browsers you need to conclude by pressing the Enter/Return key.
Firefox 2.0 users need to press the key combination Shift + Alt (for example: Shift + Alt + 0 for Home).
Accessibility of PDF files
So far, not all PDF files are available in an accessible format. Those that do meet German accessibility regulations are marked "accessible".
All BMZ publications made available as PDF files since May 2007 meet accessibility requirements.
Changing font size
You can change the font size in your browser to suit your own preferences.
In Internet Explorer and Firefox select "View", then "Text size". You can then select the size you wish.
If you select a very large font size, the display might change.
Printing pages
In the footer on each page you will find the link "Printed version", to call up the print-function of the browser.
Search within the website
In the left-hand column you will find a field on every page in which you can enter your search term (confirm using "Enter" or "Return"). The number of hits will then be shown. If you have too many hits, you can use the blank field to restrict your search, or alternatively you can enter a new term.
The "Publications" section has its own search function to allow you to select publications and documents from the range available.
Using cookies
This website needs no cookies.
Viewing and storing PDF documents
To open PDF documents, you will need Adobe Reader.
You can download it free of charge here.
Once you have installed Adobe Reader, you can view the documents directly in your browser, by selecting the link. If your browser does not support the software, or if you would like to store the document directly on your hard drive, use the right-hand button of your mouse to select download (if you work with Windows), or hold the mouse depressed (if you work with Macintosh) and select "Go/Links store under ..." from the context menu.
Questions?
We will be happy to be of assistance to you. Please use our contact form