This is the third in a series of 4 posts about simple computer adjustments that can make a world of difference for older workers. Microsoft Windows has some great tools to help accomodate changes in vision and dexterity that can happen as our bodies age.
In addition to personalizing your screen resolution, which makes everything larger, and text-size adjustments, you can also magnify quickly on-the-fly with this great shortcut.
Magnify the Text on Your Computer Screen
Is the font size on your computer getting smaller? It seems that every time you view a webpage, email, or document it is just too small to read? You’ve tried on several different pairs of glasses that you have kicking around on your desk, only to find that you still cannot read it clearly. Well you are not alone. One of my all-time favorite keyboard shortcut / mouse combinations can help you quickly increase the font size on your computer screen making it much easier to read.