Activate or deactivate the magnifying glass on the text

To activate the magnifying glass that enlarges text when hovering over it with the mouse cursor:

Why do it

The Text Magnifier shows an enlarged version of the pointed text, improving readability for users with visual impairments.

Procedure

1. Click on the Accessibility icon (identified by the stylized person, <i class="fas fa-universal-access"></i>) to open the toolbar.

2. In the Accessibility panel, scroll down until you find the section titled Navigation and Orientation.

3. Click on the Magnifier button (identified by the magnifying glass icon, <i class="fas fa-search"></i>).

  • If the button becomes colored, the feature is active.
  • If the button returns to its default color, the feature is inactive.

4. To close the panel and apply changes, click on the Close button at the bottom of the toolbar.

> Note: When the magnifier is active, hovering over any block of text (such as paragraphs or headings) will display it enlarged in a small pop-up window.