The URL and protocol URL "ms-settings:easeofaccess-magnifier" opens the Magnifier settings in Windows 10 und 11 , which can be found under Accessibility options.
This feature allows users to configure Magnifier to enlarge the screen and thus improve the visibility of content. Here is a detailed description of the availability of this feature in different Windows versions along with the corresponding build numbers:
1. ms-settings:easeofaccess-magnifier
2. Availability under Windows
3. Other useful commands in the Windows settings
1. The Command ms-settings:easeofaccess-magnifier
1. Combine the Windows R keys for quick access.2. Use the command: ms-settings:easeofaccess-magnifier to perform the desired step.
(The command is also useful for creating a desktop shortcut.)
3. Select OK or press [Enter] to confirm.
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The settings described in Windows 10, 11 or 12 are now available to you. You can now access the options explained above in your Windows 10, 11 or 12.
This leads to a solution to the following questions and problems.
1b. This leads to a solution to the following questions and problems.
How do I open Magnifier settings in Windows?Where can I find accessibility options in Windows Settings?
What does the screen magnifier do and how can I configure it?
How do I change the magnification of the Magnifier in Windows Settings?
Which different versions of Windows support Magnifier?
How do I activate the screen magnifier for better visibility of content?
Can I configure the screen magnifier manually or is it done automatically?
Are there differences in the availability of Magnifier between different versions of Windows?
How do I make sure that the screen magnifier works correctly?
What role does the build number play in the availability of features like the screen magnifier?
2. Available in Windows 10, 11 and 12 along with the build numbers!
Windows10
- Availability:
Magnifier has been available in Windows 10 since the first release and offers extensive customization options to assist people with visual impairments. Magnifier can be configured in a variety of ways, including adjusting magnification levels, displaying magnification windows, and controlling zoom effects.
- Build number:
The "ms-settings:easeofaccess-magnifier" URL is available in Windows 10 starting with version 1703 (Creators Update). This version was released on April 5, 2017. Starting with this build, users can go directly to the Magnifier settings from the URL to configure the different magnification and display customization options.
Windows11
- Availability:
Windows 11 will retain the Magnifier feature, but the interface and features may have been modernized to better fit the new design concept of Windows 11. Windows 11 also offers extensive options for customizing Magnifier, including new settings and improvements.
- Build number:
The "ms-settings:easeofaccess-magnifier" URL is available in Windows 11 starting with version 21H2 (Initial Release), which was released on October 5, 2021. In this version, users can navigate directly to the Magnifier settings and configure the available magnification and customization options, following the updated Windows 11 design guidelines.
Windows12
- Availability:
In Windows 12, Magnifier will continue to be supported, with potential enhancements or improvements in the user interface and features. Windows 12 is expected to offer additional customization options for Magnifier to further improve usability and accessibility.
- Build number:
The exact build number for the feature's introduction in Windows 12 will be provided after the first versions of the operating system are released, but the feature is expected to be available starting from the early builds of Windows 12 and will include the latest Magnifier improvements.
Summary
The "ms-settings:easeofaccess-magnifier" URL is available in Windows 10 starting with version 1703 (build 15063) and remains available in Windows 11 starting with version 21H2, as well as in Windows 12. It provides users with the ability to navigate directly to the Magnifier settings to adjust magnification levels and display options. The exact build number for Windows 12 will be provided after the initial releases, but the functionality is expected to be included in the early versions of the new operating system.