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Learn how to zoom out and in using Adobe Illustrator
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This wikiHow article shows you a few ways to zoom in and out of your artwork using Adobe Illustrator.
Things You Should Know
- Go to "View > Zoom Out/Zoom In".
- Alternatively, press "Z" to activate the Zoom tool, then press the left mouse button to Zoom in.
- Zoom out this way by holding "Opt" (Mac) or "Alt" (Windows) and left-clicking the mouse button.
- Or you can use more keyboard shortcuts to zoom in and out of your artwork. Press "Cmd + -" (Mac) or "Alt + -" to zoom out.
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QuestionHow do I reset how far Illustrator is zoomed in at when I open it?Community AnswerPress the keys "Command + 1" to get your zoom scale back to 100%, "Command + 0" to fill the screen with your artboard.
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- Press the keys Cmd + 1 (Mac) or Ctrl + 1 (PC) to get your zoom scale back to 100%, Cmd + 0 (Mac) or Ctrl + O (PC) to fill the screen with your artboard.Thanks
- Go into Settings or Preferences and head to "Performance" to make sure you have "Animated Zoom" enabled if you want a scrubby zoom option, which you get via dragging the mouse left or right.Thanks
- Make sure "Zoom with mouse wheel" is enabled in Settings/Preferences if you want to be able to scroll in and out.Thanks
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