How To Enlarge Computer Screen

An enlarged computer screen makes it easier to read texts, especially if you have been looking at your screen for a long time and your eyes are exhausted. Moreover, zooming in on pictures, maps, or videos lets you see the finer details.

Whatever the reason for enlarging your computer screen, both Mac and Windows give you options. So how do you enlarge a computer screen?

We prepared this article to show you how to enlarge your computer screen.

How To Enlarge Computer Screen on Windows

Whether you want to zoom in on a text or an image, there are two ways you can do that on your Windows computer; accessing the Magnifier from the Settings app and activating the Magnifier through a keyboard shortcut.

Method #1: Enlarging a Computer Screen From the Settings App

Follow these steps to zoom in on your computer screen from the Settings app.

1. Click Start.
2. Select Settings > “Ease of Access” > “Magnifier“.
3. Locate the “Make Text Bigger” menu and move the slider until you attain your preferred text size.
4. Click “Apply” and wait for the computer to make the changes. You should see the screen magnify.

Accessing the Magnifier function varies from one Windows version to another. The above process works for Windows 10 and 11. 

To access the magnifier function on Windows 7, follow these steps.

1. Click Start.
2. Select Settings > “Appearance and Personalization“.
3. Under “Display“, select “Make Text and Other Items Larger or Smaller“.
4. Adjust the magnification to suit your preference.
5. Tap “Apply“.

Method #2: Enlarging a Computer Reason Using Keyboard Shortcuts

Keyboard shortcuts make it easier to perform commands on a computer when your mouse is faulty, or you want to access a function fast. You can enlarge your computer screen using specific keys on your keyboard. 

However, you need to adjust the magnification level first because the default 100% magnifies your screen to a ridiculous level. Follow these steps to change the magnification level of your computer.

1. Press Ctrl + Windows key + M to open Magnifier Settings.
2. Scroll down the menu to locate “Change Zoom Increments“.
3. Choose your preferred magnification level. It should be less than 100%.

After changing the magnification level, you can easily enlarge your computer screen using the Windows + plus (+) key. Here’s how to achieve that.

1. Press the Windows + plus (+) key to reveal the Magnifier menu.
2. Hold down the Windows key and tap the plus (+) key until you are satisfied with your text, icon, or image size.

If you want to restore your screen to its original size, hold down the Windows key and tap the minus key until you revert to the original size.

How To Enlarge Computer Screen On Mac

Three ways to enlarge your computer screen on Mac include using the Apple menu, keyboard shortcuts, and the scroll gesture with modifier keys on your trackpad.

Method #1: Enlarging Computer Screen From the Apple Menu

Apple makes it straightforward to enlarge your computer screen through the Zoom function. Follow these steps to enable zoom on your Mac.

1. Click the Apple menu.
2. Select “System Preferences“.
3. Tap “Accessibility“.
4. Select “Zoom“.

Method #2: Enlarging Your Computer Screen Using Keyboard Commands

You can enlarge your Mac’s screen by pressing a few keys. However, you must first enable some zoom settings on your Apple menu.

Follow the steps below to allow keyboard shortcuts to zoom in.

1. Click the Apple menu.
2. Tap “System Preferences“.
3. Select “Accessibility“.
4. Choose “Zoom“.
5. Under the Zoom window, tick the “Use Keyboard Shortcuts To Zoom” checkbox.

After enabling the keyboard shortcuts, press Option + Cmd + equal (=) key sign keys simultaneously. Your screen enlarges, including texts, images, and icons.

Method #3: Enlarging Your Computer Screen Using the Scroll Gesture With Modifier Keys

To use this method, you must enable this feature under your “Zoom” settings. Here is how to do it.

1. Click the Apple menu.
2. Go to “System Preferences“.
3. Select “Accessibility“.
4. Tap “Zoom“.
5. Under “Zoom”, tick the “Use Scroll Gesture With Modifier Keys To Zoom” checkbox.

You can now zoom in on your Mac screen using the trackpad. Follow these steps to achieve that.

1. Press and hold the Cmd key.
2. Use two fingers to swipe up on the trackpad.

Conclusion

Enlarging your computer screen makes it easy to read content without straining your eyes. It also lets you study the finer details of an image, map, or video. Windows and Mac let you zoom in on your screen manually through the system settings or keyboard shortcuts. We hope this article helped you learn how to enlarge your computer screen.