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# Guide to Screen Magnifier

When the Screen Magnifier is turned on, you can magnify your screen to read items more easily. The Screen Magnifier can be helpful for users with low vision.

Action | Gesture
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Turn screen magnification on or off | Triple-tap the screen with a finger. If the screen doesn't magnify, try slowing down your tapping speed. Note: Make sure the Screen Magnifier setting is enabled. From Settings, tap Device, and then tap Manage Accessibility.
Pan | Drag two fingers across the screen. Hold your fingers slightly apart while panning.
Change zoom level | Triple-tap the screen with a finger and hold. To pan, drag your finger across the screen. When you're finished, lift your finger.
Temporarily turn screen magnification off | Pinch inward or outward with two fingers when the screen is magnified.

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