Zoom in and out of websites on Firefox for Android

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  • Creator: Michael Verdi
  • Comment: Broke into sections, new screenshots, added info about the text reflow option, made pinch to zoom android only
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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.

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.

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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:

  1. Swipe left and tab the Gear button.
  2. If you're not already on the Preferences screen, tap the Preferences tab at the top of the window.
  3. Scroll down to the Content section and tap the button next to Reformat text on zoom to set it to Yes.

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How does pinch to zoom work?

You can also zoom into a page by using the pinch out gesture. Just place two finger tips on the screen and move them away from each other. The page will zoom in as you do this.

To zoom out, use a pinch gesture (move your finger tips closer together).

Text will not be reformatted when you use pinch to zoom.