Description
CloseView is a control panel that magnifies the image on the Macintosh computer's screen. Though it is primarily for users who have difficulty seeing what is on the screen, it can also be used for magnification of images in a graphics or even a spreadsheet.
Tips For Use
CloseView is included in the Disability Access or Universal Access folder that comes with system software. To use it, drag the icon into the Control Panels folder in the System Folder and restart.
In systems using System 7.5 or later, you can drag it on top of the System Folder's icon and you will get a dialog box saying the computer will put it into Control Panels. Once it is installed you can go into the Control Panels folder and open CloseView to see the various controls and keyboard shortcuts for functions including on/off and magification on/off and magnification level.
Keyboard Shortcuts
- Command+Option K---Turns CloseView on or off.
- Command+Option X---Turns Magnification on or off. (Note: When CloseView is on but magnification is off, you will see a box on the section of the screen being magnified, where the cursor is positioned). Command+Option + or - Increases or decreases magnification.
Other Tips
When using CloseView with some applications, the mouse will automatically move accross the screen. In other applications, you have to move the mouse as you type.
Compatibility
When running Claris Emailer, Comman-Option-K tells Emailer to connect again. The workaround is to connect using the menu selection.
Note: CloseView is written as a single word, not as Close View.