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Resize or move the Magnifier window

To make the Magnifier window easier to use and more convenient, you can resize or move it to a different place on your computer screen.

Mouse actionsKeyboard actions
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To resize the Magnifier window:

  • Move the mouse pointer to the edge of the magnification window.
  • Click and drag the window border to the desired size.
  • Click outside of the Magnifier window.

The Magnifier window can only be resized using the mouse. See the mouse steps.

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To reposition the Magnifier window:

  • Move the pointer over the Magnifier window.
  • Hold down the mouse button and drag the Magnifier window to reposition it.

The Magnifier window can only be repositioned using the mouse. See the mouse steps.

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To start Magnifier with the settings box minimized:

  • Select Minimize on Startup.

To start Magnifier with the settings box minimized:

  • Select Minimize on Startup by pressing ALT+N.
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Minimize the Magnifier settings window:

  • Select the Hide button.

Minimize the Magnifier settings window:

  • Press TAB to move to the Hide button.
  • Press ENTER.

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Magnifier Tip

When the Magnifier settings window is minimized to the taskbar, open it by pressing:

  • The Windows logo key Windows logo key+T.
  • Arrow keys to select Magnifier.
  • SPACEBAR.
Screenshot of Magnifier options
Last updated: Thursday, February 14, 2008

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