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How Do You Zoom Out on Photoshop?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 2:20 pm

In Photoshop, the Zoom tool allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the image you are working on. You can access the Zoom tool by clicking on the magnifying glass icon in the Photoshop toolbar.

To zoom in on an image, click and hold the left mouse button while dragging up. To zoom out, click and hold the left mouse button while dragging down.

You can also access the Zoom tool by pressing the Z key on your keyboard. When you press the Z key, the pointer changes to a magnifying glass with a plus sign (+) in it.

To zoom in, click once with the magnifying glass. To zoom out, press and hold the Alt key (Windows) or Option key (Mac), and then click with the magnifying glass.

Conclusion:

The Zoom tool is a great way to increase or decrease the magnification of an image in Photoshop. You can access the Zoom tool by clicking on the magnifying glass icon in the toolbar, or by pressing the Z key on your keyboard.

To zoom in, click and hold the left mouse button while dragging up, or click once with the magnifying glass.

PRO TIP: If you are trying to zoom out on Photoshop and are having trouble, be aware that there is a known issue with this function. Sometimes when you try to zoom out, the image will appear zoomed in instead. If this happens, try zooming in first and then back out again.
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