Resources on this page were compiled to assist with general use of screen magnification on a computer. Information on customizing operating system settings for low vision, including text size, contrast, etc can be found on the Customizing your Computer for Low Vision Access page.
These general resources are not specific to any one screen magnification option and contain information on customization of the unit's operating system as well as using the screen magnifier. Software and oporating system options specific to screen magnification and low vision are further categorized below this section.
AbilityNet: Factsheet and Comparison of Common Screen Magnifiers
Hadley Helps: Getting Online with Low Vision Series
More content is available for users with free accounts
Hadley Helps: Customizing Windows for Low VIsion Series
More content is available for users with free accounts
Perkins Paths to Technology: Getting Started with Screen Magnification
Please note that these resources focus on the Magnifier on Chromebook devices but may mention other options for magnifying text. Other low vision accessibility features are outlined on the Customizing your Computer for Low Vision page
Zoom in or Magnify your Chromebook Screen
Please note that this article contains information on various means of magnifying the Chromebook screen, including use of the Magnifier.
Perkins Paths to Technology: Getting Started with Magnification Settings in Chromebook
Please note that this article contains information on both the Magnifier and the ability to use zoom options to increase text size.
Updates to the Chromebook Magnifier - YouTube
Please note that this link takes the user to a pertinent portion of a YouTube video on accessibility updates from Google
Quick Bytes: Screen Magnifier Accessibility Tool on a Chromebook - YouTube
Tropical Tech: How to Turn On or Turn Off Screen Magnifier on Chromebook - YouTube
The vast majority of the information in these resources applies to both ZoomText and Fusion when used as screen magnification. For resources related to using Fusion as a screen reader, there is further information on the Jaws and Fusion area of our resources site.
Freedom Scientific Main Training Site
Includes links to podcasts, tutorials, etc.
Getting Started with ZoomText
Includes an overview of the ZoomText interface, an introduction to settings, and other important information on getting started with ZoomText.
What's New in ZoomText?
This page updates according to the latest ZoomText release. Information on previous releases is also available.
How to Choose the Right JAWS, Fusion, or ZoomText Software Edition and License
Freedom Scientific Podcast: What's New in JAWS, Fusion, and ZoomText 2025
FS Companion
FS Companion is an online AI tool allowisn gusers to ask questions related to the use of ZoomText and other Freedom Scientific applications.
ZoomText Webinars from the American Printing House for the Blind
Perkins Paths to Technology: Comparing the use of Control +/- zooming with Windows Magnifier
Perkins Paths to Technology: Windows Magnifier and Low Vision
Note: Both of these playlists contain videos specific to Narrator as well as other content related to Windows accessibility.
These resources cover the basics of VoiceOver on the Mac. It is not necessary to be utilizing the most recent version of Mac OS and many of these resources were written based on older versions. Unless otherwise stated, these resources can be used across OS versions.
Apple's Accesibility Features for Vision
Resources related to accessibility features for both nonvisual and low vision access.