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.

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.

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.

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.

To zoom in or zoom out on parts of your screen in Windows, use Magnifier. To turn on Magnifier, press the Windows logo key + Plus (+). Zoom in by continuing to press the Windows logo key + Plus (+). Zoom out by pressing the Windows logo key + Minus (-). To turn off Magnifier, press the Windows logo key + Esc.

Magnifier enlarges part or all of your screen so you can see words and images better. To open Magnifier quickly, press the Windows logo key+ Plus sign (+). When Magnifier is open, use Windows logo key+ Plus sign (+) or Windows logo key+ Minus sign (-) to zoom in or out.

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