How to Zoom in and out in Windows PC


key Takeaways

  • To zoom in and out app in windows press and hold Ctrl key and click + ( for zoom in ) - ( zoom out ) 
  • Click Ctrl+ 0 to reset zoom at default 

1. Use keyboard shortcuts 

There are keyboard shortcuts to quickly zoom in and out in windows PC, 

Press Ctrl key and hold it on and press+ key to zoom in and - key to zoom out any content in pc.

To escape from zoom level and to be in original state of zoom then press control key and hold it on then press 0 key to remove all zoom,

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You can zoom in and out at 90% scale and each time you press+ or - then your zoom level slightly change , keep pressing to get your Desired zoom level.

2. Use mouse ( if have )

Same as keyboard if you have mouse then you also able to use zoom feature,

Simple click on control key and hold it on then scroll up and down to zoom in and out for content in windows screen.

3. Use windows magnifier 

Windows PC have magnifier accessibility feature to give people zoom in and out capabilities in windows operating system,

Magnifier makes part or all of your screen bigger so you can see words and images better. 

windows magnifier bar

To quickly turn on Magnifier, press the Windows logo key + Plus sign (+) . To turn off Magnifier, press the Windows logo key + Esc.

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If you prefer using a mouse, select  Start  > Settings >  Accessibility > Magnifier, and then turn on the Magnifier switch.

magnifier settings

4. Use menu ( browser only)

If your are in browser and won't able to access keyboard or mouse to adjust zoom then try browser inbuilt zoom feature that nearly all browser have,

Simply open preferred browser ( chrome, edge or Mozilla Firefox)

Click on three dot to open menu bar of browser 

zoom in and out button in browser

Click on + or - icon located in menu bar bottom section to zoom in or zoom out web Page according to your preferences.

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