How to Zoom in by Clicking on a Mac

Click on the Apple menu.,Click on System Preferences., Click on Trackpad., Click on Scroll & Zoom., Click on the checkbox next to "Smart zoom.", Click on the checkbox next to "Zoom in or out.", Double-tap the trackpad with two fingers., Pinch and...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Click on the Apple menu.

    It's the black, apple-shaped icon in the upper-left of your screen. ,, It's in the center of the preferences window., It's near the top of the dialog box., It should be blue and contain a checkmark., It should be blue and contain a checkmark., This will zoom in on the display.

    Just double tap once again to zoom out., This will zoom in on the display.

    Pinch two fingers back together to zoom out.

    Users with a Force Trackpad can also use a Force click to quickly zoom in on maps.
  2. Step 2: Click on System Preferences.

  3. Step 3: Click on Trackpad.

  4. Step 4: Click on Scroll & Zoom.

  5. Step 5: Click on the checkbox next to "Smart zoom."

  6. Step 6: Click on the checkbox next to "Zoom in or out."

  7. Step 7: Double-tap the trackpad with two fingers.

  8. Step 8: Pinch and spread two fingers on the trackpad.

Detailed Guide

It's the black, apple-shaped icon in the upper-left of your screen. ,, It's in the center of the preferences window., It's near the top of the dialog box., It should be blue and contain a checkmark., It should be blue and contain a checkmark., This will zoom in on the display.

Just double tap once again to zoom out., This will zoom in on the display.

Pinch two fingers back together to zoom out.

Users with a Force Trackpad can also use a Force click to quickly zoom in on maps.

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