How do I change the zoom settings in Photoshop?

You can change the zoom settings in Photoshop using the Zoom tool and its options.

Using the Zoom Tool

Here's how to adjust your view using the Zoom tool:

1. Select the Zoom Tool:

   • Find the Zoom tool in the toolbar. It looks like a magnifying glass.

2. Choose Zoom Options:

   • In the tool options bar at the top of the Photoshop window, you'll see two main options:
     • Zoom In: Click this to magnify your view of the image.
     • Zoom Out: Click this to reduce your view of the image.

3. Zoom In or Out:

   • Once you've selected your desired zoom option, click on the area of your image you want to zoom in or out on. Each click will incrementally change the zoom level.

Alternative Zoom Methods

While the Zoom tool is a primary way to manage your image view, other helpful methods exist:

• Keyboard Shortcuts:
  • Ctrl + (Windows) or Cmd + (Mac): Zoom in.
  • Ctrl - (Windows) or Cmd - (Mac): Zoom out.
  • Ctrl + 0 (Windows) or Cmd + 0 (Mac): Zoom to fit screen.
  • Ctrl + 1 (Windows) or Cmd + 1 (Mac): Zoom to 100% view.
• Navigation Panel:
  • Use the Navigator panel to quickly zoom and pan around the image. You can find it in the Window menu.
• Hand Tool (for Panning):
  • After zooming in, if your image is larger than the canvas, select the Hand Tool (or press the spacebar) to click and drag to view different sections of the image.

Examples of Zoom Usage

• Detail Work: Zoom in to work on fine details like retouching or creating intricate edits.
• Overall Composition: Zoom out to view the entire image and make adjustments to the overall composition.

By mastering the Zoom tool and other zoom options, you can control your view in Photoshop, making editing more efficient and precise. The reference indicates, "Select the Zoom tool from the toolbar. In the tool options bar, choose the Zoom In option to magnify your view or the Zoom Out option to reduce the image view. Select the area you want to zoom in or out in your image."