4. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the specified selection area is smaller than the graphical display, wherein the specified display area is larger than the specified selection area but smaller than the graphical display, and wherein the specified selection area and the specified display area do not completely overlap.
1. A computer-implemented method for magnifying content on a graphical display, the method comprising: receiving user input specifying a selection area of the graphical display to be magnified; specifying a display area of the graphical display within which to output a magnified copy of the specified selection area; generating the magnified copy of the specified selection area by operation of one or more computer processors; and outputting the magnified copy of the specified selection area within the specified display area, wherein the specified selection area remains at least partially visible on the graphical display separate from the specified display area; wherein a predefined area selected from the selection area and display area is anchored to a display element of an application window, such that a position of predefined area relative to the display element remains fixed when the display element is moved within the graphical display.