Windows 11 Magnifier: Zoom In on Any Part of Your Screen

Magnifier: Zoom Into Any Part of Your Screen

Windows 11 Magnifier enlarges any portion of your screen — text, images, menus, anything — making it easier to read fine print, inspect details, or work on a lower-resolution display.

How to Open and Close Magnifier

• Open: Press Win + = (Windows key + equals sign)
• Zoom in: Press Win + = repeatedly, or click + in the Magnifier toolbar
• Zoom out: Press Win + –
• Close: Press Win + Esc

Magnifier Views

Press Ctrl + Alt + M to cycle through three view modes:

• Full screen: Entire screen is magnified. Pan around by moving your mouse to screen edges
• Lens: A magnified rectangle follows your mouse cursor — like a magnifying glass hovering over the screen
• Docked: Magnified view is pinned to a strip at the top of the screen, leaving the rest at normal size

Magnification Levels

Magnifier zooms from 100% to 1600% in 100% increments by default. Change the step size in Settings → Accessibility → Magnifier → Zoom increment — 25% or 50% increments give finer control.

Useful Settings

• Follow the text cursor: Magnified view scrolls to follow wherever you type
• Smooth edges: Reduces pixelation at high zoom levels — enable in Magnifier settings

Useful Even Without Accessibility Needs

Win + = is worth knowing even if you don't use accessibility features regularly — for reading tiny text, examining image details, or inspecting fine print in documents. Quick to open, quick to close.