Magnifier

To Use Magnifier to Enlarge the Screen Display

Magnifier is a display utility that makes the screen more readable for users who have low vision. Magnifier creates a separate window on which a magnified portion of the screen is displayed. You can also change the color scheme of the magnification window for easier visibility. You can move or resize the Magnifier window, or use a drag-and-drop operation to move it to the edge of the screen and lock it in place. Magnifier is intended to provide a minimum level of functionality for users with slight visual problems. When Magnifier is open, you can arrange the Magnifier window, and use the Magnifier Settings dialog box to set Magnifier options.

To update Magnifier options:

To use the change position of the Magnifier window feature:

• Place the pointer inside the magnification window. The insertion point becomes a hand. Use a drag-and drop operation to move the window to the desired area on your desktop.

To use the change size of the Magnifier window feature:

• Move the pointer over the edge of the magnification window. The insertion point becomes a double-pointed arrow. Use a drag-and drop operation to move the magnification window border to resize the window.

To use the invert colors of the Magnifier window feature:

• In the Magnifier Settings dialog box, select the Invert colors check box.
To use the set the magnification level feature, In the Magnifier Settings dialog box, select a magnification level. The default magnification level is 2.

To use the set Magnifier tracking options feature:

• Select the check box next to each tracking option that you want to use.
To magnify the area around the pointer as it moves on the screen:
• Select Follow mouse cursor.
To magnify the area at the insertion point:
• Select Follow keyboard focus. When you press TAB or use the arrow keys, the focus moves to reflect the current screen position.

To display the magnified area that surrounds the insertion point while you are
typing: