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While many users tout the Mac and macOS\u2019s simple and refined UI, there\u2019s a downside to its stripped-down design style.<\/p>

Though users know<\/em> not to expect labyrinthian file structures and endless settings, they often need clarification on Macs can and can\u2019t do.<\/p>

As such, many need help learning handy features, like how to zoom in on Mac<\/a> and how to zoom out. This part is especially difficult for new users and those with accessibility needs. Ironically, Mac\u2019s accessibility settings could be more accessible.<\/p>

In this write-up, I\u2019ll walk you through various methods you can use to zoom in and zoom out on your Mac, plus explain how to check your Mac\u2019s resolution.\u00a0<\/p>

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How to zoom in on Mac and how to zoom out<\/strong><\/h2>

Screen size may be one setting among hundreds, but the sizing and spacing of on-screen elements can dramatically improve your user experience.<\/p>

How to zoom out on Mac with keyboard shortcuts\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>

Keyboard shortcuts may be old-school but making hotkeys for zooming in and zooming out on Mac can save you a lot of time.<\/p>

First, though, you must flip a switch in System Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>

\"How<\/p>

1. Hover your cursor to the top left corner of your screen, then click the Apple symbol\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>

2. Select System Settings<\/strong><\/h3>

3. Find Accessibility on the sidebar, click it\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>

4. Hit Zoom\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>

5. Turn on the setting labeled<\/strong> \u201cUse keyboard shortcuts to zoom<\/strong>\u201d<\/h3>

Now that you\u2019ve enabled zoom shortcuts, you can use these three by pressing down each key at the same time:<\/p>

\"Zoom<\/figure>

1. Zoom in<\/strong>: Hold<\/strong> Option(\u2325)<\/strong>. Command(\u2318)<\/strong>, and<\/strong> Equal(=)<\/strong><\/h3>

2. Zoom Out: Hold down Option(\u2325), Command(\u2318), and Minus(-)<\/strong><\/h3>

3. Switch between Zoom in and Zoom out: Hold down<\/strong> Option(\u2325)<\/strong>, Command(\u2318)<\/strong>, and<\/strong> Eight(8)<\/strong><\/h3>

However, these commands don\u2019t work within most applications and browsers. In such cases, use these key combinations:<\/p>