How Do I Change My Zoom Out Screen?

To zoom out the content displayed on your screen, such as a web page or document, you can use simple keyboard shortcuts.

The method for zooming out content like a web page or document is:

• Press and hold the Ctrl key and press the - (minus) key.

This action decreases the size of the content displayed, making it appear further away or "zoomed out". Conversely, pressing Ctrl and the + (plus) key will zoom in, increasing the size of the content.

Understanding Screen Zoom

When you're working on your computer, whether you're in a Zoom meeting, browsing the internet, or viewing a document, you often view content within application windows. Zooming affects the size of the content within these windows.

How to Zoom Out Content on Your Screen

Here's a quick guide based on standard computer shortcuts for zooming out content like web pages or documents:

• For Web Pages in Browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.):
  • Use Ctrl + - to zoom out.
  • Use Ctrl + + to zoom in.
  • Use Ctrl + 0 to reset the zoom level to default (100%).
• For Documents (e.g., Word, PDF viewers):
  • Many document applications also support Ctrl + - for zooming out.
  • Look for specific zoom controls within the application's view menu or status bar for more options.

Applying Zoom While Using Zoom

While the Ctrl + - shortcut typically zooms the content within an application (like a web page or document you might be sharing or viewing), it doesn't usually change the zoom level of the Zoom application's interface itself or control how a viewer sees a shared screen within the Zoom client (viewers typically adjust shared screen views using options like "Fit to window" or "Original Size").

However, if you are sharing your screen and have a document or web page open, using Ctrl + - to zoom out that specific document or web page will make it appear smaller to everyone viewing your shared screen.

Quick Reference: Zoom Shortcuts

Here's a handy table for common content zoom shortcuts:

Action	Keyboard Shortcut (Windows/Linux)	Keyboard Shortcut (macOS)	Applies To
Zoom Out	Ctrl + -	Cmd + -	Web pages, many documents
Zoom In	Ctrl + +	Cmd + +	Web pages, many documents
Reset Zoom (%)	Ctrl + 0	Cmd + 0	Web pages, some documents

By using these shortcuts, you can easily adjust the display size of web pages and documents on your screen, which can be helpful whether you are simply viewing them or sharing your screen during a Zoom meeting.