How to Use the Zoom Tool in Photoshop

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Tip 1 - Zooming And Panning In Photoshop

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Cleiton Andrade | permalink

Learn several ways to quickly zoom in and out of a document in Photoshop, plus how to pan an image around on the screen and some time saving shortcuts!

For further reading: http://www.photoshopessentials.com/basics/photoshop-zoom/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - 8 Secrets of the Zoom Tool in Photoshop - Digital Photography School

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Miguel Alveirinho | permalink

Continuing with my ‘tool’ secrets posts, here are 8 secrets of the Photoshop Zoom Tool. 1. Quick toolbar shortcuts The Zoom tool can be selected by pressing the letter Z – it’s an easy and handy shortcut to remember because it saves you from having to click the Zoom tool to select it. However, once …

For further reading: http://digital-photography-school.com/8-secrets-of-the-zoom-tool-in-photoshop/ ^[2]

Tip 3 - I don't like the way the zoom tool works in Photoshop CS5. How do I change it back to the way it worked in previous versions?

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by irockpsu | permalink

When I click and drag with the zoom tool it no longer makes a marquee selection to zoom in. How do I change it back to how it worked in previous versions of Photoshop?

For further reading: http://feedback.photoshop.com/photoshop_family/topics/i_dont_like_the_way_the_zoom_tool_works_in_photoshop_cs5_how_do_i_change_it_back_to_the ^[3]