Windows 8: activate screen magnifier - how it works
You can enlarge various sections of the screen using the magnifier. In this CHIP practical tip, we explain how to activate the magnifying glass in Windows 8.
Activate the magnifier via the control panel
- Open the Control Panel and click on "Appearance and Personalization".
- At this point, select the "Ease of Access Center".
- Then click on "Make it easier to recognize screen objects".
- In the "Enlarge elements on screen" area, check "Activate magnifier".
- Finally click on "Apply" and confirm with "OK".
Reading tip: If you do not have a keyboard available under Windows 8, you should activate the on-screen keyboard.