How to Zoom in by Clicking on a Mac

To use a trackpad or mouse to zoom in on your Mac, click on the Apple menu → Click on 'System Preferences' → Click on 'Trackpad' → Click on 'Scroll & Zoom' → Click on the checkbox next to 'Smart zoom' → Then, click on the checkbox next to '...

Method 1 of 2:

Trackpad

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    Click on the Apple menu. It's the black, apple-shaped icon in the upper-left of your screen.
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    Click on System Preferences.
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    Click on Trackpad. It's in the center of the preferences window.
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    Click on Scroll & Zoom. It's near the top of the dialog box.
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    Click on the checkbox next to "Smart zoom." It should be blue and contain a checkmark.
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    Click on the checkbox next to "Zoom in or out." It should be blue and contain a checkmark.
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    Double-tap the trackpad with two fingers. This will zoom in on the display. Just double tap once again to zoom out.
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    Pinch and spread two fingers on the trackpad. This will zoom in on the display. Pinch two fingers back together to zoom out.
    1. Users with a Force Trackpad can also use a Force click to quickly zoom in on maps.
Method 2 of 2:

Mouse

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    Click on the Apple menu. It's the black, apple-shaped icon in the upper-left of your screen.
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    Click on System Preferences.
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    Click on Accessibility. It's in the lower-right of the preferences window.
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    Click on Zoom. It's in the left pane of the dialog box.
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    Click the check box next to 'Use scroll gesture with modifier keys to zoom.' It should be blue and contain a checkmark.
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    Click on the drop-down menu. It's below 'Use scroll gesture with modifier keys to zoom.'
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    Click on a modifier key. Your options are command, control or option.
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    Hold down the modifier key.
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    Scroll up or down with your mouse. You can now zoom in and out using your mouse.
Update 04 March 2020
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