If you have trouble reading elements on the screen, Windows can help by zooming or enlarging the display. Show There are a few ways to do this. Not only do many programs come with their own zoom control, but Windows has an accessibility tool called Magnifier, which you can use to zoom in on the entire desktop and all its content. Here's how to do it. Check out the products mentioned in this article:Windows 10 Home (From $139.99 at Best Buy)How to zoom in on a PCHow to zoom in on any web browserNo matter which browser you happen to use in Windows — Google Chrome, Firefox, or Edge, even Internet Explorer — the technique to zoom in on your browser window is the same. 1. Open the browser of your choice. 2. To zoom in and out with a keyboard shortcut, hold CTRL and press the + key to zoom in. 3. Hold CTRL and the - key to zoom out. You can zoom in and out multiple levels. If you prefer, the Zoom command is usually also available in the browser's menu.
How to zoom in on Windows using MagnifierIn the Start menu search box, type "Magnifier" and click the program when it appears in the search results. Start the Magnifier app from the Start menu. Dave Johnson/Business InsiderThe Magnifier starts with the desktop zoomed to 200 percent. You can find the Magnifier controls at the top left of the desktop (it can be initially disorienting to find your way around the desktop because of the magnification). Once you find the Magnifier, you can use the + and - buttons to zoom in and out. You can also click the View menu and choose from these options:
To stop magnifying the screen, you can close the Magnifier program or press Windows + ESC. Zooming in other appsMany other apps have their own built-in zoom, so if you frequently need to enlarge text, you should look for this in the programs you commonly use. Most apps that include this feature tend to locate it in the "View" menu. In Microsoft Word, for example, click "View" in the ribbon menu and then click the "Zoom" button in the ribbon.
Dave Johnson Freelance Writer Dave Johnson is a technology journalist who writes about consumer tech and how the industry is transforming the speculative world of science fiction into modern-day real life. Dave grew up in New Jersey before entering the Air Force to operate satellites, teach space operations, and do space launch planning. He then spent eight years as a content lead on the Windows team at Microsoft. As a photographer, Dave has photographed wolves in their natural environment; he's also a scuba instructor and co-host of several podcasts. Dave is the author of more than two dozen books and has contributed to many sites and publications including CNET, Forbes, PC World, How To Geek, and Insider. Read more Read less Insider Inc. receives a commission when you buy through our links. How do I Unmagnify my computer screen?You can use your keyboard to zoom in or out. This method works in many applications and web browsers. Click anywhere on the Windows desktop or open the webpage you want to view. Press and hold the CTRL key, and then press either the + (Plus sign) or - (Minus sign) to make objects on the screen larger or smaller.
How do I get my Windows screen back to normal?Click Start, and then click Control Panel. In the Control Panel window, click Appearance and Themes, and then click Display. In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. Under Screen resolution, click and drag the horizontal slider control to change the screen resolution, and then click Apply.
How do I get my full screen back to normal?Fullscreen mode on a Windows computer
To exit the standard view with the address bar, status bar, etc., always showing, press F11 on your keyboard to enter fullscreen. Pressing F11 again goes back to normal view.
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