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How to Use the Magnifier on Mac / MacBook

Follow these simple steps to use the magnifier on your Mac / MacBook. Each step is one action — nice and easy.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Go to System Settings > Accessibility > Zoom.
2
Turn on "Use keyboard shortcuts to zoom".
3
Press Option + Command + = (equals) to zoom in.
4
Press Option + Command + - (minus) to zoom out.

Helpful Tip

Hold the Control key and scroll with two fingers on the trackpad for a quick zoom.

Try on a Different Device

Same task, different device. Pick yours below:

📱iPhone 16 / 16 Plus 📱iPhone 15 / 14 📱iPhone SE 📲iPad / iPad Air 📱Samsung Galaxy S25 / S24 📱Samsung Galaxy A16 / A36 📱Google Pixel 9 / 8 📱Motorola Moto G / Edge 🤖Android Phone (Any)🍎iPhone (Any)💻Windows Computer

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