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You can easily zoom into a web page to get a closer look. This article covers the different methods and options for zooming.
You can easily zoom into a web page to get a closer look. This article covers the different methods and options for zooming.
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You can easily zoom into a web page to get a closer look. This article covers the different methods and options for zooming.
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=How does double-tapping work?=
To make Firefox zoom into a section of website, just double-tap the area you'd like to see. Double-tap again to zoom out.<br><br>[[Image:Zoom1]]
==Reformatting text on zoom==
You can make Firefox reformat the text of a website when you double-tap by turning on the setting in the Preferences. To do that:
#Swipe left and tap the {button Gear} button.
#If you're not already on the Preferences screen, tap the Preferences tab at the top of the window.
#Scroll down to the Content section and tap the button next to '''Reformat text on zoom''' to set it to Yes.
#To reformat text, '''double-tap''' on the area of the web page that you want to read.<br><br>[[Image:Zoom2]][[Image:Zoom3]]
=How does pinch to zoom work?=
You can also zoom into a page by using pinch gestures.
{note}Text will not be reformatted when you use pinch to zoom.{/note}
To zoom in:
*Just place two finger tips on the screen and move them away from each other.
To zoom out:
*Use a pinch gesture (move your finger tips closer together).
Go ahead, give your device a little pinch. We won't look!
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=How does double-tapping work?=
To make Firefox zoom into a section of website, just double-tap the area you'd like to see. Double-tap again to zoom out.<br><br>[[Image:zoom1_native]][[Image:zoom2_native]]
=How does pinch to zoom work?=
You can also zoom into a page by using pinch gestures.
{note}Text will not be reformatted when you use pinch to zoom.{/note}
To zoom in:
*Just place two finger tips on the screen and move them away from each other.
To zoom out:
*Use a pinch gesture (move your finger tips closer together).
{note}'''Tip:''' If you've zoomed way in with the pinch gesture, double tap, then double tap again to return your view to normal.{/note}
Go ahead, give your device a little pinch. We won't look!
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You can easily zoom into a web page to get a closer look. This article covers the different methods and options for zooming.
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=How does double-tapping work?=
To make Firefox zoom into a section of website, just double-tap the area you'd like to see. Double-tap again to zoom out.<br><br>[[Image:Zoom3_Native]][[Image:Zoom4_Native]]
=How does pinch to zoom work?=
You can also zoom into a page by using pinch gestures.
{note}Text will not be reformatted when you use pinch to zoom.{/note}
To zoom in:
*Just place two finger tips on the screen and move them away from each other.
To zoom out:
*Use a pinch gesture (move your finger tips closer together).
{note}'''Tip:''' If you've zoomed way in with the pinch gesture, double tap, then double tap again to return your view to normal.{/note}
Go ahead, give your device a little pinch. We won't look!
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