ATL Quickstart: Microsoft Magnifier

Microsft Magnifier is a screen magnifying program distributed with Windows 98. It's available via the accessibility control panel and allows the user to enlarge the screen for more comfortable viewing. Though this software is not intended to take the place of more fully featured magnification programs such as ZoomText, it is intended to provide temporary access to magnification functionality for short term use.

Starting Magnifier

1. Click the Start Button on the Window taskbar at the bottom of the screen.
2. Click on the AT Applications folder.
3. Click on the Magnifier icon.

(You can also press <CTRL> + <ALT> + <5> to start the program)

Magnifying

When you start Magnifier the screen will split into two parts. The top part will be enlarged. An Option window will open allowing you to manipulate the settings of the program.

Quitting Magnifier

Left click on Exit or press <ALT> + <F4>

Help

If you need help with this program,ask one of the Computer Resource Center assistants.