To change the page zoom in Google Chrome, press Ctrl and + to zoom in or Ctrl and – to zoom out (Command on a Mac). Press Ctrl + 0 to go back to 100%. You can also click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner and use the + and – buttons next to Zoom. Chrome remembers the zoom level for each website. To change the zoom for every site, go to Settings > Appearance > Page zoom.
Here’s how to zoom one page, set a default zoom level, reset zoom for specific sites, and change zoom in Chrome on your phone.
Chrome zoom shortcuts
| Action | Windows and Chromebook | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Zoom in | Ctrl and + | Command and + |
| Zoom out | Ctrl and – | Command and – |
| Reset to 100% | Ctrl + 0 | Command + 0 |
| Zoom with the mouse | Hold Ctrl and scroll | Pinch on the trackpad |
| Full screen | F11 | Command + Control + F |
How to zoom a page with the Chrome menu
- Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner of Chrome.
- Next to Zoom, click + to make the page bigger or – to make it smaller.
- Click the square icon at the end to go full screen.
When a page isn’t at the default zoom, a magnifying glass appears in the address bar. Click it to see the current level, adjust it, or click Reset.
How to set a default zoom for all websites
- Click the three-dot menu and choose Settings.
- Click Appearance on the left.
- Next to Page zoom, choose a level, like 110% or 125%.
This applies to every site that you haven’t zoomed individually. You can also change the Font size on the same page if you only want bigger text.
How to reset zoom for specific sites
Chrome saves a custom zoom level for each website you zoom. To see or remove them:
- Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings.
- Click Additional content settings > Zoom levels.
- Click the X next to a site to reset it to your default zoom.
You can also go to Settings > Appearance and click Customize zoom levels for specific sites, if your version of Chrome shows that option.
How to change zoom in Chrome on Android
- Open Chrome and tap the three-dot menu > Settings.
- Tap Accessibility.
- Drag the Text scaling or Default zoom slider, depending on your version.
- Turn on Force enable zoom to let you pinch-zoom on sites that normally block it.
To zoom a single page, pinch outward with two fingers. You can also tap the three-dot menu and choose Zoom, if your version shows that option.
How to change zoom in Chrome on iPhone and iPad
Pinch with two fingers to zoom in and out. For larger text on every site, change the text size in Settings > Display & Brightness > Text Size on your iPhone. Chrome also lets you tap the three-dot menu and choose Zoom Text in some versions.
Troubleshooting
- Zoom changes by itself: You might be pressing Ctrl while scrolling. Also check whether an extension changes zoom.
- Everything on your computer looks too big or small, not just Chrome: Change your display scaling instead, in Settings > System > Display > Scale on Windows.
- One site won’t stay zoomed: Clear its saved zoom level in Zoom levels, then set it again.
- The magnifying glass keeps showing: That site’s zoom differs from your default. Click it and choose Reset.
Frequently asked questions
Does Chrome zoom apply to all tabs?
Zoom applies to every tab on the same website. Other websites stay at their own level.
Does Incognito mode remember zoom?
Only until you close the Incognito window.
What’s the maximum zoom in Chrome?
Chrome zooms from 25% to 500%.
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