Learn how to make items on the screen appear larger by using Magnifier in Windows.

Magnifier zooms in on the screen to help you see text and images better on your console. You can use Magnifier with your controller or with a connected USB keyboard.

Magnifier enables you to zoom in on parts of your display. By default, it opens in full screen and will follow your mouse pointer, keyboard entry, text cursor, and narrator cursor.

Our products and services are designed for people of all abilities. Windows 11 includes built-in accessibility tools for individuals who are blind, color blind, or have low vision. This article covers how Magnifier can read text on your screen aloud in addition to making it appear larger.

Use these keyboard shortcuts and touch gestures to use Magnifier on your Windows 10 PC.

Magnifier enables you to zoom in on parts of your display. By default, it opens in full screen and will follow your mouse pointer, keyboard entry, text cursor, and narrator cursor.

To turn off Magnifier, press the Windows logo key+ Esc. If you prefer using a mouse, select Start > Settings > Accessibility > Magnifier and turn on the toggle Magnifier. To start reading from the current cursor location, press Ctrl + Alt + Enter. The same shortcut also pauses and resumes reading.

Magnifier makes items on your screen larger. You can control how large items get by changing the zoom level.

Accessibility shortcuts can help you use your PC with a keyboard or assistive device. The following is a list of keyboard shortcuts for assistive technologies in Windows 11, including Magnifier, high contrast, and others.

Make text, images, and apps bigger on the screen of your Windows computer.