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

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

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 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.

Hear the capitalization of words while reading and typing. Use Magnifier more easily and reliably in Chrome and Firefox. Change the color or size of the text cursor so you can see it more easily. Set text size and choose from dark theme options for Magnifier. Keep your cursor centered when you zoom in Magnifier.

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

We offer support for people who are blind, people with low vision, and people with a vision disability, such as color blindness. Learn about accessibility tools for vision in Windows and Microsoft 365.