How to Zoom In on Windows
This guide will walk you through the steps to zoom in on a Windows computer. Follow these easy steps to magnify your screen for better visibility.
Use Keyboard Shortcut – Press Ctrl + Plus (+) to zoom in on most apps like browsers, Word, Excel, and PDF viewers.
Use Mouse Scroll + Ctrl – Hold Ctrl on your keyboard and scroll your mouse wheel up to zoom in gradually.
Zoom In on Desktop Display – Right-click on desktop → Select Display Settings → Increase Scale and Layout percentage (e.g., from 100% to 125%).
Zoom In on Web Browsers – In Chrome, Edge, Firefox:
Press Ctrl + +
Or click the three dots menu → Use the zoom slider to zoom in.
Zoom In on File Explorer – Open any folder → Press Ctrl + Scroll Up to make icons and text larger.
Zoom In on Photos App – While viewing an image, press Ctrl + + or scroll up with Ctrl to zoom into the picture.
Magnifier Tool (System Zoom):
Press Windows + “+” (plus) to open the Magnifier and zoom into your screen.
Adjust zoom levels using Windows + + / -
Done – You’ve zoomed in! Now everything from text to images is easier to see and read.
