Zoom in and out in Excel

Zooming in Excel helps you see your worksheet better.
You can make the screen bigger or smaller without changing the actual data.

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Method 1: Quickly Zoom Using the Status Bar

This is the fastest way to zoom.

1. Look at the bottom-right corner of the Excel window.
2. You will see:
   • – (minus) to zoom out
   • + (plus) to zoom in
3. Click + to make the worksheet bigger.
4. Click – to make it smaller.

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Method 2: Zoom to an Exact Percentage

Use this when you want a specific zoom level, like 100% or 150%.

1. Click the View tab.
2. In the Zoom group, click Zoom.
3. Type a number between 10 and 400 (for example: 120).
4. Click OK.

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Method 3: Zoom to a Selected Area

This method is perfect when you want to focus on specific cells only.

1. Select the cells you want to view.
2. Click the View tab.
3. In the Zoom group, click Zoom to Selection.