Microsoft - Enable fractional magnification levels

Microsoft - Enable fractional magnification levels

Problem

When using Microsoft Magnifier, some users may find the default magnification increments are too large for optimal viewing.

Applies to

  1. Windows Magnifier

Resolution

Please make the adjustment below to fix the problem by select a zoom increment of less than 100%.

  1. Open Settings > Accessibility.
  2. Then click the drop down for Zoom Increment.
  3. Then select a small than 100 percent increment eg. 50%.
  4. Then close settings app.

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