Mastering the art of keyboard shortcuts can drastically increase your productivity, especially when working with software like Microsoft Excel. One particularly handy shortcut in Excel is the ability to zoom in and out. In this blog post, we will guide you on how to zoom in Excel using shortcuts.
Zooming with the Keyboard
Unfortunately, Excel does not offer a direct zooming shortcut like most browsers do. But don’t worry! There is an indirect way you can zoom in and out using just your keyboard.
Step one: Activating the Zoom Slider
Firstly, you have to activate the zoom slider through the toolbar. This can be done by using the Alt, W and Q keys in succession.
Alt + W + Q
Step two: Adjusting Zoom
Once you’ve activated the zoom slider, you can use the arrow keys to adjust the zoom level. The Right Arrow key will zoom in, while the Left Arrow key will zoom out.
Right Arrow (zoom in)
Left Arrow (zoom out)
Zooming with the Mouse
If you prefer to use your mouse rather than the keyboard, Excel offers a handy shortcut for that too. If your mouse has a scroll wheel, you can hold down the Ctrl key while scrolling up to zoom in or down to zoom out.
Ctrl + Scroll Up (zoom in)
Ctrl + Scroll Down (zoom out)
Conclusion
Now that you know these zooming shortcuts, navigating around your Excel worksheets will be a breeze. Remember, mastering shortcuts like these can greatly enhance your efficiency in Excel. Happy zooming!