Any type of graphic can be turned into an object and users can freely resize an object using click and drag or by accessing a set of premade target sizes. Companion also supports the use of multiple types and levels of feedback. These preference settings ensure that all users, regardless of their disabilities, can attend to the program and achieve success. Every Freestyle purchase comes loaded with the Companion software. This is important for a Freestyle user because it is the Companion software which makes it possible to use the Universal Access and Infrared capabilities that are built in to the Freestyle.
Companion is designed to be used as a tool for communication, learning and control.
Talking Environments uses the graphical metaphor of a town to facilitate communication about activities of daily living. Action Keys' is designed to develop beginning number and letter concepts. Home Environments' assists users in understanding the principle of Environmental Control by introducing a typical living room scene which contains common household electronics that use infrared signals and X-10 frequencies. This particular screen was designed for a classroom with a switch user, a mouse user and a Head Mouse user. As discussed, Companion's main strength when compared to other authoring programs is its use of the graphical user interface to assist users in navigating through objects and the toolbar.