# Working with Zoom Levels

### Changing the Current Zoom Level 

These three methods can be used:

1\) Menu - click the left and right magnifying glass icons on the right side of the View menu to zoom in or out.

2\) Mouse - hold down the shift key and move the scroll wheel forward or backward.

3\) Keyboard - hold down the Ctrl-Key and click the plus or minus key repeatedly to zoom in or out.

### Setting the Default Zoom Level 

If you want to permanently set a default for the zoom level used when a draft is opened or a new one started, first set the desired zoom level (indicated by the number between the two magnifying glass icons).  Next click that number so that it turns green.  Now the default is set. 

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### Zoom Level Video

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Using the Zoom Function
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