MAGic is a small software programme that works with Windows 95/98 and Windows NT, allowing magnification of the computer screen up to 20 times. MAGic is controlled by the keyboard, or via its own on-screen control panel. MAGic works seamlessly in combination with the JAWS screen reader. The latest versions have many new features which give it the best functionality for vision impaired users.

FEATURES

• Re-designed graphical user interface.
• Full compatibility with JAWS for Windows (JFW) screen reader software.
• Click-on shortcut menus for fast access to MAGic options and settings.
• Seven different magnification modes, including :
• horizontal and vertical split-screens,
• a lens that tracks the mouse pointer,
• a lens that tracks the focused item,
• a magnification overlay,
• full screen magnification,
• and no magnification.
• User-customized smoothing of on-screen items including fonts and graphics.
• Choice of mouse pointer colors and shapes.
• Independent mouse magnification settings.
• User-customized screen color settings to mask out unwanted colors.
• Custom window border width and color settings.
• Choice of screen locators to show relation of magnification to full screen.
• Automatic tracking and stop/start controls.
• Extensive context-sensitive help on all user interface controls and dialogs.
• Keyboard maneuverable magnified screen browser.
• Configurable image smoothing.

MAGic  with Speech is the top-of-the-range computer screen magnification system. Along with the magnification features, the Speech version speaks out loud icons, menus, dialogue boxes and messages as the mouse pointer moves over them. Documents and web pages can be read out loud automatically, without having to copy them into a notepad. Your typing is spoken back, letter by letter or word by word, if required. A version for Windows NT is expected soon.

For more information on MAGic, visit the freedom scientific web site.

Using a "lens" view with MAGic