Change 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. See also, the Accessibility Tutorial Turn On and Use Magnifier.

Mouse actionsKeyboard actions
1 With Magnifier turned on:
  • Move the pointer over an edge of the Magnifier window.
  • When the mouse pointer becomes a two–headed arrow, hold down the mouse button and drag the Magnifier window to resize it.
 With Magnifier turned on, and the Magnifier Settings dialog box selected: To change the size of the window:
  • Press ALT+F6.
  • Press ALT+SPACEBAR.
  • Press S.
  • Press an arrow key until the mouse pointer becomes a two–headed arrow on the side or corner of the Magnifier window.
  • Continue pressing the arrow keys until the Magnifier window is the size you want.
  • Press ENTER.

Magnifier: Change the size of the Magnifier window

Magnifier: Change the size of the Magnifier window