Microsoft - Start Windows Magnifier

Microsoft - Start Windows Magnifier

Problem

For some support tasks setting up or troubleshooting ZoomText problems it may be necessary to assist customers in getting Windows Magnifier running.


Applies to

  1. Windows 10/11

Resolution

Please use the set of instructions that meets your needs to run Windows Magnifier.

Using the mouse

  1. Click the Windows button Windows button to open Start menu, then type to search for Magnifier, then click the result to launch to launch it.  The magnifier program window will then display 
  2. If magnification power needs to be adjusted click the + sign or - sign to decrease magnification power on the toolbar.
  3. When finished using Magnifier click the red close button in the top right corner of the window to exist Magnifier.

Using the keyboard

The magnifier can be quickly launched by pressing WINDOWS Key and Plus sign together or use the more , detailed instructions below:

  1. Press and hold the Windows key on the left hand side bottom row of the keyboard.
  2. Whilst holding Windows press the + sign key on the number row or the number pad plus on the extreme right on a desktop keyboard.
  3. If the magnification power needs to be increased press WINDOWS+PLUS sign or to decrease magnification press WINDOS+MINUS sign on the keyboard.
  4. When ready to finish using Windows Magnifier press ALT+TAB to switch to its window then press ALT+F4 to close.

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