How to Invert Screen Color Keys

Your computer keyboard houses many shortcuts.

Your keyboard serves a variety of functions in both the Windows operating system and Mac OS X, but there are a number of key shortcuts that can be used to unlock a hidden set of features. One such feature is using the keys to invert the colors on your computer's screen. This is a simple trick that takes only a moment and the pressing of a few keys in unison. The steps differ between operating systems, but anyone can do this, regardless of their familiarity with computers.

Instructions

Color Inversion in Windows

1. Turn on your computer and allow your operating system to boot up.

2. Click on the "Start" button on the bottom left of the desktop toolbar in Windows 7.

3. Type in "Magnifier" into the search box that appears and press "Enter" on your keyboard. This will bring up the listing for the "Magnifier" application. Click on this to launch the application.

4. Click on the gear box icon at the top of the Magnifier application and wait for the "Magnifier Options" box to appear. Check the empty box beside "Turn on color inversion." The screen's colors will immediately invert. The effect will be disabled once you uncheck the box or close the Magnifier application.

Color Inversion in Mac OS X

1. Look at the bottom left portion of your Mac keyboard. There will be three keys in a row directly to the right of the "Function or "Fn" key. The three keys are "Control", "Alt" or "Option," and "Command."

2. Press "Control" + "Alt" + "Command" + "8" (the numeral eight) on your keyboard simultaneously to invert the colors on your screen in Mac OS X.

3. Press "Control" + "Alt" + "Command" + "8" again to disable the effect.

References

• Wiibart.com: How to Invert Screen Color on Mac OS X
• Netbook Network: Tip - Color Inversion in Windows 7