Windows 11 Windows 10 Complete guide to Magnifier Magnifier is a screen‑magnification tool built into Windows 11, so there's nothing to download or install. It makes part or all of your screen larger so words, images, and controls are easier to see. This guide walks through everything Magnifier can do, turning it on, choosing a view, zooming, moving around the screen, following your mouse or ...

Learn about Magnifier, a screen magnification app in Windows, including how to start and stop Magnifier and configure it to start automatically.

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.

Get started Turn on Magnifier To quickly turn on Magnifier, press the Windows key+ Plus sign (+). 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. Start reading To start reading from the current cursor location, press Ctrl + Alt + Enter. The same shortcut also pauses and ...

Next chapter: Appendix B: Magnifier settings and troubleshooting Go back to the Table of Contents 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 10, including Magnifier, high contrast, and others.

Our products and services are designed for people of all abilities. Windows 10 has many built-in accessibility tools for people who are blind, color blind, or have low vision. This topic tells you how to adjust the Magnifier zoom level with your keyboard. The greater the Magnifier zoom level, the larger something appears on your screen.

How does Magnifier work? 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. You can change your magnifier view by pressing Ctrl + Alt + M – this will cycle through full screen mode, a floating transparent magnifying glass, or docked. Press the Windows logo key ...

Review Magnifier settings in Windows and find tips for troubleshooting common issues.

Learn how to choose and customize Magnifier views in Windows, including full screen, lens, and docked views.

Learn how to use Magnifier with multiple monitors in Windows.