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zoom tool works wrong way around

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January 1, 2024
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Hi, I don't know if this is a bug or not but I was using the zoom tool in Photoshop and it suddently started working backwards. In other words, instead of zoom-in being the default and zoom-out working with the Alt key, it changed around and I needed to press the Alt key to zoom in. Is there a way to fix this so it always works with the default being zoom-in? Thanks.

Zaffer

I'm running Photoshop 25.2.0 on Windows 10.

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Correct answer jane-e

There are two things you can try. Select your Zoom tool and look in the options bar (Window menu).

1. There are icons with a + and - . If the minus button is selected, choose the plus button

OR

2. Reset the tool. Right-click the Zoom tool in the options bar (not Tools panel) and choose Reset Tool from the contextual menu.

Jane

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Community Expert

There are two things you can try. Select your Zoom tool and look in the options bar (Window menu).

1. There are icons with a + and - . If the minus button is selected, choose the plus button

OR

2. Reset the tool. Right-click the Zoom tool in the options bar (not Tools panel) and choose Reset Tool from the contextual menu.

Jane

ZafferAuthor

Inspiring

Thanks Jane, I tried reseting the zoom tool and it worked. From now on I'll keep my eye on the + and - minus buttons too. Thanks!

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You're welcome @Zaffer , I'm glad it's working for you now 😊

Jane