Windows Magnifier stuck on and screen is zoomed in
Windows Magnifier is turned on and zooming your entire screen. Turn it off by pressing Windows+Escape or going to Settings → Accessibility → Magnifier and toggling it off.
Magnifier is an accessibility tool for people with low vision. It zooms in on your screen so text and objects are bigger and easier to see. When you do not want it, turn it off in Accessibility settings or use a keyboard shortcut.
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Beginner
⚡ Before you start
- ✓Check that you did not accidentally press Windows+Plus or Windows+Minus - these keys control zoom level
- ✓Check if Magnifier is actually on - look for the Magnifier window or toolbar on your screen
- ✓Check if other people can turn off Magnifier normally
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Zooming with the mouse wheel and thinking it is Magnifier - Magnifier is specific, zoom is a browser feature
- Pressing Windows+Escape once and thinking Magnifier is disabled when it is just paused - press the shortcut again to actually disable it
Signs you need professional help
- If Magnifier turns off with the keyboard shortcut but your screen is still zoomed in, the problem may be browser zoom instead of Magnifier. Let us know and we can help distinguish between the two.
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