Magnifier

"[A] great help to people doing detail work, not to mention to the increasing number of baby boomers with declining vision. So, stop the presses: Microsoft has beaten Apple on hardware design…." —Wall Street Journal

The New Magnifier

The New Magnifier
The Magnifier on Microsoft mouse products is like a magnifying glass that is held up to your computer screen. With a simple press and hold motion, the Magnifier enlarges the area of your screen that fits inside the lens. You can easily adjust both the size of the lens and the level of its magnification. The Magnifier works in most* programs. Use it when you touch-up your photos or handle other detailed tasks.

The New Magnifier

Zoom
Zoom (available on some Microsoft keyboards) makes it easier to zoom in for a closer look at documents, worksheets, photos, maps, and Web pages. It's intuitive to use—just slide a lever on the keyboard to enlarge content in the active window. The Zoom Slider enlarges everything on your screen, as long as the program you’re using supports zooming.

»  Find out how Zoom works.
»  Learn more about Zoom.




Take a Tour

Explore products with Magnifier:

Natural® Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 Natural® Wireless Laser Mouse 6000
  • Revolutionary Ergonomic Design
  • Instant Viewer
  • 4-Way Scrolling
  • Magnifier
  • Battery Life Indicator
  • Wireless Notebook Presenter Mouse 8000 Wireless Notebook Presenter Mouse 8000
  • Presentation Controls
  • Media Remote
  • On/Off Switch
  • 2.4 GHz Bluetooth® with First Connect Technology
  • High Definition Laser Technology
  • Wireless Laser Mouse 5000 Wireless Laser Mouse 5000
  • High Definition Laser Technology
  • Magnifier
  • 4-Way Scrolling
  • Comfortable in Either Hand
  • Comfort Optical Mouse 3000 Comfort Optical Mouse 3000
  • 4-Way Scrolling
  • Comfortable in Either Hand
  • 4 Customizable Buttons
  • Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 4000 Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 4000
  • Magnifier
  • 4-Way Scrolling
  • Longer Battery Life (6+ months)
  • »  See all mice with a Magnifier

    Explore products with Zoom:
    Natural® Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 Natural® Ergonomic Keyboard 4000
  • Zoom
  • Customizable Hot Keys
  • Improved Number Pad
  • Ergonomic Design
  • Digital Media Pro Keyboard Digital Media Pro Keyboard
  • Zoom
  • Customizable Hot Keys
  • Taskbar Favorites
  • Multimedia Center
  • Enhanced F-Key Functionality

  • »  See all keyboards and desktop sets with Zoom.

    *The Magnifier is not compatible with Direct3D ® API in full screen mode, media players, OpenGL, and Layered Windows. If you are using Mac OS X, the Magnifier enlarges text and images on the entire screen.

    Related Links
    »  Experience Magnifier -View an interactive Demo.
    »  Explore all the latest Microsoft features and technologies.
    »  Discover the latest exciting hardware innovations—take a quick tour.
    »  Find the perfect mouse and keyboard for the way you use your computer.