Windows 7: Use the Magnifier Tool for Access [How To]

By Rich on January 16, 2009 (4 Comments)

If you would like to increase the size of small text or inspect an image more closely, on your computer, you should use Windows 7’s Magnifier tool. This tool is also available in Windows Vista.

Learn how to use the Magnifier tool in this guide.

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Using the On-screen Magnifier

To use the On-screen Magnifier, do the following:

Click the Start button, type mag, and click on Magnifier
Configure your options and you’ll see a live preview through the magnifying glass
The magnifier can help you read small text or inspect and image more closely

Now you have more chance of actually reading this guide!

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robert
changed to explorer 7. in pogo pool, table to big for screen,using magnifier at 75% it moves table to the top right not to the centre like in explorer6.why?? and how to fix.
robert
changed to explorer 7. in pogo pool, table to big for screen,using magnifier at 75% it moves table to the top right not to the centre like in explorer6.why?? and how to fix.
robert
changed to explorer 7. in pogo pool, table to big for screen,using magnifier at 75% it moves table to the top right not to the centre like in explorer6.why?? and how to fix.
- Guest
  This tool is also available in Windows Vista.

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