How to Auto-Start Magnifier in Windows 11

This post shows students and new users steps to start Magnifier before or after they sign into Windows automatically. Windows has a Magnifier that makes part or all of your screen bigger so you can see words and images better.

Like a magnifying glass, the Magnifier app in Windows produces a magnified image of an object on one’s screen so one can see and read better. This is useful for people with poor vision or has difficulties seeing objects on their computer screen.

If you know people with low vision who often use a computer, having the Magnifier turned on automatically may be helpful.  

If you use a mouse, select   Start  > Settings > Accessibility > Magnifier. Next, select Magnifier, select or unselect the  Start Magnifier after sign-in , and Start Magnifier before sign-in checkboxes according to your preferences. 

If you are using a Narrator and a keyboard:  

1. Press the Windows logo key  + Ctrl + M  to open the Magnifier settings view.
2. Press the Tab key until you hear: “Magnifier, toggle switch.” Press the Tab key once. You hear: “Show all settings.” Press Enter, and then press the Tab key until you hear “Start Magnifier after sign-in” or “Start Magnifier before sign-in,” followed by ”unchecked” or “checked.”
3. Press  Spacebar to turn the selected option on or off.

How to auto-start Magnifier in Windows 11

As mentioned above, Magnifier makes part or all of your screen bigger so you can see words and images better.

It’s easy to start Magnifier in Windows 11 automatically.

Windows 11 has a centralized location for the majority of its settings app. From system configurations to creating new users and updating Windows, all can be done from the System Settings pane.

To get to System Settings, you can use the Windows key + I shortcut or click on Start ==> Settings, as shown in the image below:

Alternatively, you can use the search box on the taskbar to search for Settings. Then select to open it.

Windows Settings pane should look similar to the image below. For example, in Windows Settings, click Accessibility, and select Magnifier on the right pane of your screen, as shown in the image below.

On the Accessibility > Magnifier settings pane, toggle the switch to On or Off to enable or disable Magnifier in Windows.

Then, under the Magnifier tile, expand to open and check the boxes to Start Magnifier before sign-in or after sign-in, or both.

• Start Magnifier before sign-in
• Start Magnifier after sign-in

You can close the Windows Settings app.

Related post:

How to turn on or off Magnifier in Windows 11

Conclusion:

• Enabling the Magnifier tool in Windows 11 can greatly benefit individuals with poor vision or difficulty seeing objects on their computer screen.
• By following the outlined steps, users can easily configure the Magnifier to start automatically before or after signing into Windows.
• Accessing the Magnifier settings through the Windows Settings pane provides a centralized location for managing various accessibility options in Windows 11.
• Utilizing the options to start the Magnifier before or after sign-in allows users to customize their experience based on individual preferences and needs.