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Zoom out Shortcut in Excel

Use this quick reference to learn the Windows shortcut, Mac shortcut, Ribbon path, and best use case for zoom out in Excel.

Shortcut keys

WindowsCtrl + Mouse scroll down
MacCmd + Mouse scroll down

Ribbon path

View → Zoom → Zoom Out

What it does

Decreases the zoom level to show more cells at once. Useful for seeing the full picture of a large spreadsheet.

How to use this shortcut

  1. Open the Excel workbook and select the relevant cell, row, column, range, or sheet.
  2. Press the shortcut keys shown above for your platform.
  3. Confirm any dialog options if Excel opens a menu or prompt.

FAQ

What is the Excel shortcut for zoom out?

On Windows, use Ctrl + Mouse scroll down. On Mac, use Cmd + Mouse scroll down.

Where is zoom out in the Excel Ribbon?

The Ribbon path is View → Zoom → Zoom Out.

What does zoom out do in Excel?

Decreases the zoom level to show more cells at once. Useful for seeing the full picture of a large spreadsheet.