The zoom feature in Excel changes the scale of a worksheet.
You’ll find the Zoom slider in the bottom right corner of the Excel window.
To use the Zoom slider, drag the slider to the right or to the left.
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To zoom in, drag the slider to the right.
Everything on the worksheet gets larger and you see less of the worksheet.
To zoom out, drag the slider to the left.
Objects in the worksheet get smaller and you see more of the worksheet.
An alternative to using the slider is to selectZoom OutorZoom Inlocated at either end of the slider.
The buttons zoom the worksheet in or out in increments of 10%.
Adjusting the zoom level does not affect the actual size of a worksheet.
Printouts of the current sheet remain the same, regardless of the selected zoom level.
SelectZoomto initiate the Zoomdialog box.
After typingALT+W+Q+C,enter numbers such as 33 for a 33% magnification level.
Complete the sequence by pressingEnter.
When activated, this option allows you to zoom in or out using the scroll wheel.
The option is activated using the Excel Options dialog box.
SelectOptions toopen the Excel Options dialog box.
SelectAdvancedin the left-hand panel of the dialog box.
SelectZoom on roll with IntelliMousein the right panel to activate this option.
This provides a quick and easy way to check their location in a worksheet.
