How do I zoom out in Photoshop?

You can zoom out in Photoshop using several methods, making it easy to find the workflow that suits you best. Here are the primary ways:

1. Using Keyboard Shortcuts:

This is the fastest and most efficient method.

2. Using the Zoom Tool:

Select the Zoom tool (looks like a magnifying glass) from the toolbar. You can also press Z to quickly select it.
In the options bar at the top of the screen, ensure the "Zoom Out" option (magnifying glass with a minus sign) is selected.
Click on the image to zoom out. Each click will zoom out a step further.

3. Using the Navigator Panel:

Go to Window > Navigator to open the Navigator panel.
In the Navigator panel, drag the slider to the left to zoom out. You can also click the small mountain icon to zoom out or the large mountain icon to zoom in.
The red rectangle in the Navigator shows which part of the image is currently visible in the main window. You can drag this rectangle to pan around the image while zoomed in.

4. Using the Scroll Wheel (with modifier keys):

Hold down the Alt key (Windows) or Option key (Mac) and use the scroll wheel on your mouse to zoom in and out. This behavior might need to be enabled in Photoshop's preferences, depending on your version and settings.

Here's a table summarizing the methods:

Method	Description	Shortcut (Windows)	Shortcut (Mac)
Keyboard Shortcut	Quickest method using keyboard	Ctrl + -	Cmd + -
Zoom Tool	Select the Zoom tool and click to zoom out	Z (to select tool)	Z (to select tool)
Navigator Panel	Use the slider or buttons in the Navigator panel	Window > Navigator	Window > Navigator
Scroll Wheel (with Alt/Option)	Use scroll wheel and modifier key	Alt + Scroll	Option + Scroll

Choose the method that you find most convenient and efficient for your workflow in Photoshop.

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