You can use the Zoom controls to zoom in and out of a document. Zooming in increases the magnification level, allowing you to enlarge the document for a closer look. Zooming out decreases the magnification level, allowing you to see more of the page.
To quickly zoom in or out, drag the Zoom slider on the Zoom bar.
Drag the Zoom slider right to zoom in.
Drag the Zoom slider left to zoom out.
Drag the slider to the middle to return to 100%.
Tip
Click Trick You can also click on the Zoom bar to change the magnification, or click the plus or minus signs at the end of the bar.
To set a specific zoom percentage, click the Zoom button on the View tab.
Word opens the Zoom dialog box.
Choose a zoom setting.
You can also type in a percentage number here.
Click OK and Word applies the zoom.
Tip
More Zoom Tools The View tab includes buttons for zooming quickly to 100% or choosing to display multiple pages, full page width, or a single page.