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Changing the Size of the Magnifier Window

Magnifier is a display utility that makes the computer screen more readable by people who have low vision by creating a separate window that displays a magnified portion of the screen. Magnifier provides a minimum level of functionality for people who have slight visual impairments. Magnifier can be customized in several ways. This procedure tells you how you can resize the Magnifier window to suit your needs and preferences.

StepMouse actionsKeyboard actions
1 When Magnifier is running:
  • Move the mouse pointer over an edge of the Magnifier window.
When Magnifier is running:
  • Make sure MouseKeys is turned on.
  • Move the pointer over an edge of the Magnifier window by pressing the arrow keys on your numeric keypad.
2 When the cursor becomes a double-pointed arrow:
  • Drag the Magnifier window border to resize the window.
When the cursor becomes a double-pointed arrow:
  • Pressing the INSERT key on your numeric keypad.
  • Press the arrow keys on your numeric keypad to adjust the window to the size you want.
  • Press the DELETE key on your numeric keypad.
Last updated: Thursday, February 14, 2008

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