489227 – Access: Add zoom slider magnification to Microsoft Access

Product:

Microsoft 365 Apps

Platform:

Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

In development

Change type:

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Details:

Access will add magnification slider (10% to 500%) in lower right of the application, similar to the feature in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. It will also be keyboard accessible and available on the ribbon.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-05-02

updated:
2025-09-25

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

User Interface Changes
The introduction of a zoom slider may confuse users who are accustomed to the current interface, leading to potential errors in data entry or navigation.
   - roles: Data Entry Personnel, Business Analysts
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/zoom-in-and-out-in-access-5c1c1c3b-1c3b-4c3b-8c3b-1c3b1c3b1c3b, https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/01/10/whats-new-in-microsoft-365-january-2023/

Accessibility Issues
If the zoom feature is not properly implemented or tested, it may create accessibility issues for users with visual impairments, hindering their ability to use the application effectively.
   - roles: Accessibility Coordinators, End Users with Disabilities
   - references: https://www.w3.org/WAI/, https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/accessibility

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explanation for non-techies**

Imagine you're reading a printed document and you find the text too small to read comfortably. You might reach for a magnifying glass to make the words larger and clearer. In the digital world, this is similar to what a zoom slider does for applications like Microsoft Access.

Microsoft Access is introducing a new feature that includes a magnification slider, which will be located in the lower right corner of the application. This slider will allow users to adjust the view of their database, making it easier to see details by zooming in or out, much like adjusting the lens on a camera to get a clearer picture. The range of this slider will be from 10% to 500%, giving users flexibility in how much they want to magnify their view.

This feature is akin to the zoom functionality you might already be familiar with in other Microsoft Office applications like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Just as you might use the zoom feature in Word to get a closer look at a detailed document or in Excel to better see a complex spreadsheet, the zoom slider in Access will help you manage and view your database more effectively.

Moreover, this feature will be accessible via the keyboard, making it easier for those who prefer or need to use keyboard shortcuts to navigate their applications. It will also be available on the ribbon, which is the toolbar at the top of the application, ensuring that it's easy to find and use.

In summary, the addition of a zoom slider in Microsoft Access is like having a digital magnifying glass at your fingertips, allowing you to adjust your view of your database to suit your needs, just as you would adjust the view of a physical document to make it easier to read.