Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Using the Zoom tool
In addition to the View menu options, you can use the Zoom tool (
) to magnify and re-
duce the view of artwork to predefined magnification levels.
1.
Select the Zoom tool (
) in the Tools panel, and then move the pointer into the
Document window.
Notice that a plus sign (+) appears at the center of the Zoom tool pointer.
2.
Position the Zoom tool over the text “Jane Mitchell,” and click once. The artwork
is displayed at a higher magnification.
Notice that where you clicked is now in the center of the Document window.
3.
Click two more times on the “Jane Mitchell” text. The view is increased again, and
you'll notice that the area you clicked is magnified.
Note
The percent of the magnification is determined by the size of the marquee
you draw with the Zoom tool (
)—the smaller the marquee, the higher
the level of magnification.
4.
With the Zoom tool still selected, position the pointer over the text “Jane Mitchell”
and hold down the Option (Mac OS) or Alt (Windows) key. A minus sign (-) ap-
pears at the center of the Zoom tool pointer. With the Option or Alt key pressed,
click the artwork twice to reduce the view of the artwork.
For a more controlled zoom, you can drag a marquee around a specific area of
your artwork. This magnifies only the selected area.
5.
Choose View > Fit Artboard In Window.
