How to Change the Magnifier Reading Keyboard Shortcut in Windows 11 Customization helps make IT more inclusive. Everyone uses technology differently, and for some, small tweaks like changing keyboard shortcuts can make a big difference. In this video, we’ll show you three easy ways to change the Magnifier reading shortcut in Windows and give you a quick look at how the Magnifier tool works. Before we begin, be sure to subscribe to NinjaOne’s IT video hub and our YouTube channel for more tech content like this. Prerequisites for Changing the Magnifier Reading Keyboard Shortcut Before you begin, make sure you meet these requirements: You’re on Windows 11 version 22H2 or later. The Magnifier tool is running. You're not using custom key bindings. Windows only allows you to choose from three preset options. If these aren’t set up, the steps in this video might not work as expected. Method 1: Change the Shortcut via Settings App (GUI) For the first method: Go to Settings > Accessibility > Magnifier. Scroll to the Reading section, then pick the shortcut that works best for you. You can press Ctrl + Alt + Enter, Caps Lock + Enter, or Insert + Enter. After this, your changes apply right away. You won’t need to restart your computer or the Magnifier tool. Next, let's look at how to do it through the Registry Editor. Method 2: Change the Shortcut via Registry Editor Press Win + R, type regedit, and hit Enter to open it. Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software \Microsoft\ScreenMagnifier. Create or edit a DWORD (32-bit) value named MagReadShortcut and set its value to: 0 for Ctrl + Alt + Enter 1 for Caps Lock + Enter 2 for Insert + Enter Then sign out and back in, or restart the Magnifier tool, to apply the changes. Method 3: Configure Using a .reg File Open Notepad and paste this: Save the file with a .reg extension (e.g., Set_MagShortcut_CapsLock.reg). Double-click the file and accept the prompt to merge it into the registry. Sign out or restart your system to apply the change. Change the value to 00000000 if you want to use the default Magnifier keyboard shortcut or to 00000002 for the Insert + Enter combination. Changing the Magnifier reading shortcut is a simple way to make your IT setup more inclusive. The read-aloud feature already supports users with vision or cognitive challenges. Customizing its shortcuts makes it even easier for everyone to use. For more information, check out our official blog post on How to Change the Magnifier Reading Keyboard Shortcut in Windows Linked in the description below.