Screen Magnification on a Chromebook

Screen magnification is a function of some technologies which allow for viewing items at larger sizes, which can make digital material easier to see. In Google Chrome, screen magnification can take many forms. A user can usually zoom in by stretching two fingers across a touchscreen, but there are other ways too including the following:

  • Simultaneously press Ctrl and the + key (or – key to reduce the zoom level) to magnify within the browser. Press the + key repeatedly to increase the magnification
  • Simultaneously press Ctrl + Shift + the + key to magnify everything, including the controls of the browser itself.
  • Enable Full Screen Magnifier in Chromebook Accessibility Features
  • Enable Docked Screen Magnifier in the Chromebook Accessibility Features.

The video below titled How to Use Screen Magnification on Your Chromebook provides additional demonstration and explanation of these accessibility features.

Leave a Reply