Windows 10: Choose Where to Keep Mouse Cursor while using Magnifier in Windows 10

How to: Choose Where to Keep Mouse Cursor while using Magnifier in Windows 10

How to Choose Where to Keep Mouse Cursor while using Magnifier in Windows 10


Magnifier is a tool that enlarges partor allof your screen so you can see words and images better. It comes with a few different settings, so use it the way that suits you best.

Starting with zoom levels.

This tutorial will show you how to choose where to keep the mouse cursor while using Magnifier in full screen view for your account in Windows 10.


CONTENTS:

• Option One: Choose Where to Keep Mouse Cursor while using Magnifier in Settings
• Option Two: Choose Where to Keep Mouse Cursor while using Magnifier using a REG file

OPTION ONE [/i] Choose Where to Keep Mouse Cursor while using Magnifier in Settings
1. Open Settings, and click/tap on the Ease of Access icon.

2. Click/tap on Magnifier on the left side, and select Centered on the screen or Within the edge of the screen (default) in the "Keep the mouse cursor" drop menu for what you want in the "Change Magnifier view" section on the right side. (see screenshot below)

*note You will need to have Full screen selected in the Choose a view drop menu.

3. You can now close Settings if you like.









OPTION TWO [/i] Choose Where to Keep Mouse Cursor while using Magnifier using a REG file
*note The downloadable .reg files below will modify the DWORD value in the registry key below.

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\ScreenMagnifier

FullScreenTrackingMode DWORD value

0 = Within the edge of the screen
1 = Centered on the screen


1. Do step 2 (within edge) or step 3 (centered) below for what you would like to do.


2. To Keep Mouse Cursor "Within the edge of the screen"
*note This is the default setting.
A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.

Magnifier_keep_mouse_cursor_within_edges_of_screen.reg

Download

3. To Keep Mouse Cursor "Centered on the screen"
A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.

Magnifier_keep_mouse_cursor_centered_on_screen.reg

Download
4. Save the .reg file to your desktop.

5. Double click/tap on the downloaded .reg file to merge it.

6. When prompted, click/tap on Run, OK (UAC), Yes, and OK to approve the merge.

7. You can now delete the downloaded .reg file if you like.

That's it,
Shawn


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Windows 10 magnifier does not track cursor

Hello Andre,

Thank you very much for trying to help.

I tried doing both your suggestions and still doesn't work.

Please note that the magnifier does track the mouse but not the keyboard.

It is a very important feature for those who are visually impaired, without it one needs to type text and move the mouse every time the cursor escapes the magnifier area.

Any other suggestions? there must have been some update that corrupted it because
it used to work fine before and now it's corrupted on both my computers .

Avishay

 

magnifier on Windows 10

Hi David,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

I suggest you to follow the below steps to turn off the magnifier and check if it helps.

• Go to “settings” and click on “ease of access”.
• Then under the “magnifier” option “turn off” it.

Or also you can press the keys “Windows+Esc” and the magnifier will be closed.

For more information regarding magnifier refer to the below article and check if it helps.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows-8/use-magnifier-see-items

Note: Also applies to Windows 10.

Hope this information is helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.

 

Windows 10 magnifier does not track cursor

Hi Avishay

My name is Andre Da Costa; an Independent Consultant, Windows Insider MVP and Windows & Devices for IT MVP. I'm here to help you with your problem.

Click Start > Settings > Ease of Access > Magnifier

Scroll down to 'Have Magnifier follow:'

Uncheck 'Mouse cursor'

Exit Settings

Restart your computer

Click Start > Settings > Ease of Access > Magnifier

Scroll down to 'Have Magnifier follow:'

Check 'Mouse cursor'

Check if it now works.

If it does not work...

Press Windows key + X

Click Windows PowerShell (Admin).

At the command prompt, type the following, hit Enter the restart.

Get-AppXPackage | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

 

Windows 10 magnifier does not track cursor

Hello,

I am using Windows 10 pro and its integrated magnifier. It used to track the mouse and keyboard cursor very well yet a few weeks ago it stopped tracking the keyboard cursor in some applications specifically Google Chrome while it continues tracking the keyboard
cursor in Office applications.

Does anyone knows the reason for that? any workarounds?

Thank you,

Avishay

 

Mouse Cursor and pad cursor - Acer Aspire Lap Top.

Hi Tess,

Based on the description that you mentioned, you're having challenges controlling the mouse cursor. It looks like we will need more information about your concern in order to give the most appropriate advice. As such, please answer the following questions:

• Did make any changes to your computer prior to this issue (e.g. updating Windows operating system, hardware changes, etc.)?
• Can you please tell us more description of the behavior of the mouse cursor?
• What troubleshooting steps have you tried so far?

In the meantime, we suggest that you refer to the link below for helpful tips and steps on how you can resolve this issue:

Mouse, touchpad, and keyboard problems in Windows

We also suggest that you update the drivers in
Windows 10 as this process will apply new features and fixes that are essential to your hardware drivers.

We're looking forward to your response.