Administrator Updated on October 26, 2022 Have you ever wanted to zoom out of your desktop so you can see the entire screen? Have you ever tinkered with settings in Windows that allowed you to magnify your desktop but not zoom out? Here are methods and options on how to zoom out on Windows desktop.
In some instances, your Windows screen may get stuck on zoom, making images, text, and icons appear larger than usual. When this happens, you need to zoom out your desktop and reset it to normal. In this article, we will look at some simple methods to zoom out of your Windows desktop.
Method 1: Using the Keyboard
A quick and easy way to zoom out on the Windows desktop is via the keyboard shortcuts. This method works best if you don’t own a mouse or touchpad. To do this:
- Select the webpage that you want to zoom out of. You can do this by clicking on it.
- Press and hold the CTRL key.
- Select the Minus key (-) that is located at the top of the keyboard.
- Alternatively, you can opt to press and hold the CTRL key before scrolling down.
If you are using a Touchpad, you can utilize the Touchpad zoom feature to make the Windows desktop smaller. To zoom out, use the pinch gesture and move two fingers together.
Method 2: Adjust Screen Resolution
This is another method that can help you zoom out several things on your desktop including text, images, and icons. To change the screen resolution, follow these steps below:
- Right-click on any empty space on your desktop and a context menu will appear. Navigate to Display Settings and click on it.
- Once you open the Settings window, locate the Advanced display settings option, and click on it.
- Here, you will see the resolution tab. To zoom out of your Windows desktop, select a higher resolution value from the drop-down menu. Basically, the higher the resolution value for the screen, the more zoomed your screen will be.
- Click Apply to make the change.
Method 3: Using the Mouse
It is also easy to zoom out on Windows desktop if you have a mouse or touchpad. To do this, follow the steps below:
- Click anywhere on the desktop or on the webpage that you want to view.
- On the keyboard, press and hold the CTRL key.
- Then, scroll the mouse wheel or touchpad. This will zoom out your desktop and enlarge the texts of objects on the screen.
Method 4: Locate Menu Icon on Google Chrome
Do you use Google Chrome? If so, then you might want use to zoom out windows.
- Begin by opening Google Chrome. Then, locate the Menu icon, which has three dots, and is located in the upper right corner.
- Upon clicking on the icon, a drop-down menu will appear. Find the Zoom option and adjust using the Minus and Plus keys. In our case, use the Minus key to zoom out.
Method 5: Using Internet Explorer
Alternatively, you can use Internet Explorer to zoom out. Here is how:
- Open Internet Explorer.
- To view the menu items, press the ALT key. Select View from the options provided.
- Scroll down to the Zoom option and select the zoom percentage of your choice from the drop-down menu.
Method 6: Using the Microsoft Edge
Follow the steps below to zoom out from Windows desktop using Microsoft Edge.
- Open the Microsoft Edge page.
- Click on the three dots located in the upper right corner.
- From the drop-down menu, find the Zoom option, and hit the Minus key to zoom out.
Summary: How to Zoom Out on Windows Desktop?
- Press Windows+Ctrl+Plus key.
- The Magnifier keyboard shortcut (Windows logo + Plus sign) will increase the magnification by 25 percent each time you press the combination.
- Press Windows+Ctrl+Minus to reduce the size of everything on your screen.
- Hold down the Windows key and use the mouse wheel to zoom in or out.
- Select a magnification level from 100-800 percent.
- Experiment with a few different shortcuts here and there to see which ones work best for you.
Conclusion
If elements on your desktop have become larger suddenly, the above methods should help you zoom out with ease. Whatever method you choose, we hope that this article has been useful in helping you zoom out on your desktop.
