chalk tip #24: zooming while viewing slides

In Chalk Tip #23, we talked about navigating while viewing slides.  Now let’s talk about different ways to zoom in and out.

Zooming in ImageScope

Mouse

• Roll the mouse wheel to zoom in and out.
• Drag the Zoom Slider (shown at right), or click on specific magnifications.
• Double-click to zoom all the way in, then zoom back out.  (Chalk tip #9: zooming in and out)
• Use the Zoom Tool (Ctrl-Z).   Once this tool is selected, click and drag to select a region of the image.  Upon releasing the mouse, the window will be zoomed to contain the selected region.  You can use the Zoom Tool in the thumbnail as well as the main image.  (Chalk tip #9: zooming in and out)

Keyboard

• Hit Ctrl-Plus to zoom in, Ctrl-Minus to zoom out.
• Ctrl-0: Fit, Ctrl-1: 100%, Ctrl-2: 50%, Ctrl-3: 25%, Ctrl-4: 20%, Ctrl-5: 10%, Ctrl-6: 5%.  (same values as Zoom Slider buttons.)

Zooming in WebScope

Mouse

• Drag the zoom slider above the Toolbar (shown at right).
• Click on the Plus and Minus icons in the Toolbar.
• Double-click to zoom in.

Keyboard

• Hit Plus to zoom in, Minus to zoom out. 

There isn’t one “best way” to zoom, like navigating, this is somewhat a matter of personal preference.  I’m a fan of the double-click method and use Ctrl-Z to bring up the Zoom Tool a lot.  But your mileage may vary, please try these yourself!