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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 enables
you to:
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Adjust the
magnification level of text and images in the magnification
window.
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Change the size and
location of the magnification window.
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Change the position
of the magnification window on the desktop.
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Invert the screen
colors.
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Use a high-contrast
setting.
Magnifier also has a number of tracking options,
which include:
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Following the mouse
pointer as it moves on the screen.
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Following the
keyboard focus which centers on the location of the cursor.
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Following text
editing.
Step by Step Guides for Magnifier can help you
with:
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Opening Magnifier
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Starting Magnifier
Automatically When Windows Starts
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Changing Magnifier
to High Contrast
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Inverting the
Colors of the Magnifier Windows
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Setting the
Magnification Level
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Setting Magnifier
Tracking Options
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Changing the
Position of the Magnifier Window
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Changing the Size
of the Magnifier Window
Quick Reference: Opening
Magnifier
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Start Menu Procedures
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Select the
Start button, or press CTRL+ESC.
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Select
Programs.
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Select
Accessories.
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Select
Accessibility.
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Select
Magnifier.
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Opening Magnifier
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Mouse actions |
Keyboard actions |
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On the Start menu:
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Point to
Programs.
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Point to
Accessories.
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Point to
Accessibility.
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Select
Magnifier.
Note A message box with a link to
more information about Microsoft Magnifier may appear. To
close the box, select OK.
Note To use Magnifier but hide
the Magnifier Settings dialog box, select the
Minimize button. |
Display the Start menu by
pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).
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Move to
Programs by pressing P.
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Move to
Accessories by pressing the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key.
Press ENTER.
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Move to
Accessibility, and then press ENTER.
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Move to
Magnifier, and then press ENTER.
Note A message box with a link to
more information about Microsoft Magnifier may appear. To
close the box, press ENTER.
Note To use Magnifier but
hide the Magnifier Settings dialog box, press
ALT+SPACEBAR, N. |
To continue
To continue customizing Magnifier, see one or
more of the following Step by Step Guides:
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Starting Magnifier
Automatically When Windows Starts
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Changing Magnifier
to High Contrast
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Inverting the
Colors of the Magnifier Window
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Setting the
Magnification Level
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Setting Magnifier
Tracking Options
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Changing the
Position of the Magnifier Window
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Changing the Size
of the Magnifier Window |