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 Start button, then type to search Magnifier and click the result to launch Magnifier.
  2. If magnification power is insufficient the + sign or - sign in the magnifier window
  3. When finished using Magnifier click the red X button in the top right corner of the window to exit.

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 then press + sign key on the number row or the numberpad plus on the extreme right on a desktop keyboard.
  2. If the magnification power is insufficient press WINDOWS+PLUS sign or WINDOS+MINUS sign to adjust magnification power.
  3. When ready to finish using Windows Magnifier press ALT+TAB to switch to its window then press ALT+F4 to close.

Further information

If you require screen reader access pless see start Windows Narrator for details.

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