7 Ways to Start Magnifier in Windows 10

By Achilles Hill | Last Updated May 13, 2025

Magnifier is a built-in accessibility tool in Windows 10 that enlarges parts of your screen to help users with visual impairments. If you need to zoom in on text or images, here are seven simple methods to start Magnifier quickly and efficiently.

Way 1: Use a Keyboard Shortcut.

What is Windows magnifier shortcut keys? The keyboard shortcut to open Magnifier is Windows logo key + Plus (+). When you want to close it, just press Windows + Esc.

Way 2: Start Magnifier by Search.

Tap the Search button on the bottom-left corner, type magnifier in the search box and click Magnifier in the results.

Way 3: Open the program via Run.

Press Windows+R to show the Run dialog, type magnify and click OK.

Way 4: Start Magnifier through Command Prompt.

Step 1: Open Quick Access Menu with Windows+X, and select Command Prompt on it.

Step 2: Input magnify and press Enter.

Way 5: Turn on Magnifier via Windows PowerShell.

Step 1: Click Start button, input power in search box and tap Windows PowerShell to open it.

Step 2: Type magnify and hit Enter.

Way 6: Open it in Ease of Access Center.

Press Windows+U to open Ease of Access Center, and then click Start Magnifier.

Way 7: Turn Magnifier on in PC settings.

Step 1: Open PC settings.

Step 2: Choose Ease of Access.

Step 3: Select Magnifier on the left, and click the switch under Magnifier to turn it on.

FAQs on Opening Magnifier in Windows 10

Q1: How do I open Magnifier in Windows 10 without Mouse?

You can press the keyboard shortcut: Windows + Plus to start Magnifier.

Q2: Is it possible to make Magnifier start automatically?

Yes, you can access Settings > Ease of Access > Magnifier and then check the option --Start Magnifier after sign-in.

Q3: How do I adjust the zoom level?

You can zoom in with the keyboard shortcut: Windows + Plus (+); zoom out with the shortcut: Windows + Minus (-).

Conclusions

Magnifier in Windows 10 is easy to access using multiple methods — from shortcuts and search to settings and startup options. Whether you're helping someone with low vision or just need to zoom in temporarily, these techniques make it simple to start and use Magnifier whenever needed.

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