How to Use the Trackpad to Zoom on a Mac

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open something that can be zoomed.

   You can change the zoom on web pages, pictures, documents, and more.
   
   You won't be able to zoom on the desktop or in Finder.
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   Step 2: Place two fingers on the trackpad.

   ,,, Double-tap your two fingers again to zoom out.
   
   This will magnify the part of the document or web page that your cursor is over., You can find this in the upper-left corner of the screen. ,, If you don't see this option, click the Show All button at the top of the window. ,, This will toggle the ability to pinch zoom on or off. , This will toggle the ability to double-tap two fingers to smart zoom on or off.
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   Step 3: Move your two fingers apart to zoom in.

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   Step 4: Pinch your two fingers together to zoom out.

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   Step 5: Double-tap two fingers to zoom in on your cursor.

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   Step 6: Click the Apple menu.

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   Step 7: Click System Preferences.

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   Step 8: Click Trackpad.

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   Step 9: Click the Scroll & Zoom tab.

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    Step 10: Click the Zoom in and out box.

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    Step 11: Click the Smart zoom box.

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