Close View Frequently Asked Questions


What is Close View?

CloseView is a screen magnification program for the Macintosh computer. It can magnify a section to make it more easily visible.

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How do I open the Close View window using the mouse?
  • Choose the apple menu in the upper left corner of your screen.
  • Select the Control Panel.
  • Choose Close View from the Control Panel submenu.
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How do I open the Close View window using the Keyboard?
Double click the Close View Icon: icon on the desktop

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How do I turn CloseView on or off from within any other program?
Hold down the alt/option and apple keys and press the letter ‘K’ key.

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How do I increase or decrease magnification?
Hold down the alt/option and apple keys and press the ‘+’ keys for increasing the magnification and ‘-’ key for decreasing the magnification.

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How do I turn the magnification on or off?
Use the alt/option – apple – ‘X’ keys together.

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