Zooming in and out improves readability, accessibility, and usability by allowing users to adjust content for better visibility, focus on details, and optimize display across different screens.
Keyboard shortcuts
On Mac:
Zoom In: Press
Command (⌘) + Plus (+)
Zoom Out: Press
Command (⌘) + Minus (-)
Reset Zoom: Press
Command (⌘) + 0
On Windows/Linux:
Zoom In: Press
Control (Ctrl) + Plus (+)
Zoom Out: Press
Control (Ctrl) + Minus (-)
Reset Zoom: Press
Control (Ctrl) + 0
The keyboard shortcut for zooming in is not universal and can vary based on several factors:
Regional keyboard layouts – Some international keyboards have different key placements or alternative shortcuts that affect how zooming works.
Keyboard variations – Depending on the specific keyboard model or settings, some users may need to use
Shift
,Control
, orCommand
in combination with+
to achieve the same zoom function.
Using your mouse or trackpad
Hold
Ctrl
(Windows/Linux) or⌘ Command
(Mac) while scrolling up to zoom in or down to zoom out.
Browser menu option
Click on the three-dot menu (Chrome) or three-line menu (Firefox) in the top-right corner.
Look for the "Zoom" section.
Click
+
to zoom in or-
to zoom out.