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How Do I Reset the Zoom Tool in Photoshop?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 2:09 pm

Zoom Tool is one of the basic tools in Photoshop that allows you to change the magnification of your image. You can access the Zoom Tool from the toolbox or by using the keyboard shortcut Z. There are two ways to use the Zoom Tool:

1) To zoom in on an area: Select the Zoom Tool from the toolbox, then click on the area you want to zoom in on. The image will enlarge so that the area you clicked on fills up the document window.

You can also click and drag to select an area to zoom in on.

2) To zoom out: Select the Zoom Tool from the toolbox, then click on the area you want to zoom out from. The image will shrink so that the area you clicked on is reduced in size. You can also click and drag to select an area to zoom out from.

To reset the Zoom Tool:

1) Select the Zoom Tool from the toolbox.

2) Right-click (Windows) / Control-click (Mac) on the image.

3) Choose Reset View from the contextual menu that appears.

Conclusion:

Resetting the Zoom Tool is a quick and easy way to get back to your original image size. By selecting the Zoom Tool and right-clicking (Windows) / Control-clicking (Mac) on your image, you can access a contextual menu that includes the Reset View option.

PRO TIP: If you are planning on resetting the zoom tool in Photoshop, be aware that this will also reset the pan tool. If you only want to reset the zoom tool, use the keyboard shortcut Control+Alt+Z.
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