Optimize Windows 10/11 Accessibility: Text Cursor, Mouse Pointer & Magnifier
Difficulty: Beginner | Time Required: 15 minutes
Introduction
If you (or someone you help) find it difficult to see the caret when typing, lose track of the mouse pointer, or need temporary zoom to read small text...
Microsoft has added two ultra-simple keyboard shortcuts to Windows 11 that insert an en dash (–) and an em dash (—) directly into any text field, a small but meaningful productivity tweak rolling out to Insiders now and destined for a wider release later.
Overview
Microsoft announced that...
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Windows 11’s keyboard ergonomics just picked up a quiet but genuinely useful polish: Insider builds now include system-level shortcuts that insert the en dash (–, U+2013) and em dash (—, U+2014) directly from the keyboard, removing the need for Alt-codes, app-specific autoformatting, or the...
Windows 11 Insiders can now insert an en dash (–) and an em dash (—) with two simple keyboard combos — Win + - for an en dash and Win + Shift + - for an em dash — a small, practical change that removes a long-standing friction point for writers, editors, and anyone who types punctuation...
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Windows 11’s typing ergonomics just got a small but decisive polish: Insiders can now insert an en dash (–) and an em dash (—) with single memorable keystrokes — and that change is already shipping in recent Dev and Beta channel preview builds. This is the kind of tiny usability fix that saves...
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Windows 11 is quietly getting a small but genuinely useful input tweak: two new system-wide keyboard shortcuts that insert the en dash (–) and em dash (—) directly while typing, saving writers, editors, and anyone who types punctuation frequently from clumsy Alt‑codes or digging through the...
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Windows Magnifier is a built-in accessibility tool designed to assist users with visual impairments by enlarging on-screen content and reading text aloud. This feature enhances the usability of Windows for individuals who are blind, color blind, or have low vision.
Getting Started with Magnifier...
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Turning on Magnifier...
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Magnifier, a built-in accessibility tool in Windows, allows users to enlarge portions of the screen, making text, images, and other elements easier to see. For those with vision impairments or anyone who needs a closer look at on-screen details, being able to swiftly change the zoom level is a...
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