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Having difficulties viewing what’s on your Mac?
Zooming in will make everything a bit easier for you to see.
macOS has several built-in methods to help you zoom in and out on your content.
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Let’s look at them below.
it’s possible for you to use these options instead of the generic keyboard shortcuts mentioned earlier.
You’ll like this method if you’re used to using the trackpad for all your tasks.
Click theApple logoin the menu bar and go toSystem parameters > Trackpad.
Select theScroll & Zoomtab and ensure thatZoom in or outandSmart zoomare toggled on.
Head toSystem tweaks > Accessibility > Zoomand toggle onUse scroll gesture with modifier keys to zoom.
For theModifier key for scroll gestureoption, chooseControlfrom the dropdown menu.
ForZoom style, choosePicture-in-Picture.
Now, to zoom in, press and hold theControlbutton on your keyboard.
Swiping upwards multiple times will increase the zoom level.
The magnifier window will then disappear on its own.
it’s possible for you to customize this zoom setting in several ways.
For instance, you could chooseFull ScreenorSplit Screento change how the zoomed-in parts of your Mac screen will appear.
Popular apps such as Photos and Google Chrome also have their own zoom buttons that you might use.
If the generic options are not what you’re looking for, there’s still a built-in magnifier available.
It’s one of yourMac’s Accessibility features for people with visual impairments.
This function will allow you to zoom in anywhere on the user interface.
