How to Adjust Magnifier on Windows 10

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

Here's how to adjust the size, color, and other screen elements in Windows 10.

2. Settings

Magnifier

 To tweak your overall display, go to Settings > Ease of Access

If you need help seeing a specific section of the screen, Windows offers its own magnifier. Click the setting for Magnifier and enable Turn on Magnifier. Here, you can also activate certain options, such as changing the zoom level and increments, starting Magnifier after sign-in, starting it before sign-in, and smoothing the edges of images and text.

However, you may find it easier to work with the Magnifier using keystrokes. Locate an area of a screen that you'd like to magnify. Press the Windows key and the plus key to activate the Magnifier. Hold down the Win key and keep pressing the plus button (+) to zoom in. Hold down Win and keep pressing the minus button to zoom out. Press Win + Esc to exit the Magnifier