Change Magnifier to high contrast

Steps using the keyboard:

1. Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key).

• Move to Programs by pressing P.
• Move to Accessories by pressing the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key. Press ENTER.
• Move to Accessibility, and then press ENTER.
• Move to Magnifier, and then press ENTER.

Note    A message box with a link to more information about Magnifier may appear. To close the box, press ENTER.

2. In the Magnifier Settings dialog box, under Colors:

• Select the Use High Contrast mode check box by pressing ALT+C.

Note   To use Microsoft Magnifier but hide the Magnifier Settings dialog box, press ALT+SHIFT+N.

Steps using the mouse:

1. On the Start menu:

• Point to Programs.
• Point to Accessories.
• Point to Accessibility.
• Click Magnifier.

Note   A message box with a link to more information about Magnifier may appear. To close the box, click OK.

2. In the Magnifier Settings dialog box, under Colors:

• Select Use the High Contrast mode check box.

Note    To use Microsoft Magnifier but hide the Magnifier Settings dialog box, click the Minimize button.