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How To Zoom In And Out On A Mac Computer?

For those that recently started using a Mac, how to use it and the shortcuts that can save you stress might still be a bit complicated.

The reason for this is simple. The experience you got on your personal computer is different from the one a Mac will give you and so familiarization is needed to get a hang of it.

For whoever fancies using the zoom function, this is what needs to be done to be able to zoom in and out via a keyboard or a MacBook trackpad:

How Can I Zoom In And Out On A Mac Via A Keyboard?

When you zoom in and out via your Mac’s keyboard, you can move at intervals of 10%, and the option to return to the regular 100% level will be visible at the top of the display immediately that is done.

This is where your present level of zoom, in percentage, is visible as well.

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How To Zoom In And Out In Any Applicable Window:

  1. Tap the command button. It can be seen beside the space bar.
  2. For zooming in – As you hold down the command button, tap the plus/equal sign (“+ =”) button, it can be found close to “delete.”
  3. For zooming out – As you hold down the command button, tap the dash/underscore button (“- _”), it is close to “+ =”

To continue zooming in or out, keep holding down the command button as you click the needed button which is the (“+ =”) or (“- _”) for the number of times you deem fit to get the perfect zoom you desire on the page.

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How Can I Zoom In And Out On A Macbook Trackpad?

Macbook owners are also allowed to use the above method to zoom in and out, but the trackpad offers a different and simpler wat to go about it. It is also handy if your keyboard does not work like it should. This is how to get it done:

  1. Make sure double fingers are placed on the trackpad.
  2. For zooming in – Ensure your fingers are dragged away from each other and then release when you get the perfect zoom.
  3. For zooming out – Ensure your fingers are dragged close to each other, identical to a pinching motion, then get your fingers taken off the trackpad when you are pleased with the zoom level you see.

Macs are blessed with shortcuts and ways to achieve specific tasks. You just have to get to know the device and in no time, you will be able to do and undo on it.

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