How to Use the Magnifier on Windows

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Press ⊞ Win+U to open Ease of Access Center.

   Full-screen mode:
   This zooms the entire screen.
   
   You may not be able to see everything at once in this mode.
   
   Lens mode:
   This magnifies the area around the mouse pointer.
   
   To magnify a new area, move your mouse to it.
   
   Docked mode:
   This magnifies only a portion of the screen, leaving the rest as it is.
   
   In this mode, you'll be able to change which area is magnified. , The Windows key is found at the bottom of the keyboard, either side of the space key.
   
   The + sign is found at the top of the keyboard, next to the backspace key.
   
   Hold the Windows key and press + to zoom in.
   
   Your whole window will zoom in, enabling you to read it more clearly and scroll around in it as needed. , The Windows key is found at the bottom of the keyboard, either side of the space key.
   
   The
   - sign is found at the top of the keyboard, next to the + key.
   
   Hold the Windows key and press
   - to zoom out. ,
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   Step 2: Select Start Magnifier.

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   Step 3: Review the Views menu and select which mode you want.

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   Step 4: Press ⊞ Win++ to zoom in.

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   Step 5: Press ⊞ Win+- to zoom out.

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   Step 6: Exit your magnification by pressing ⊞ Win+Esc.

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