Zoom in and out of websites on Firefox for Android
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- Creator: user841578
- Comment: added a tip under pinch gestures, per Verdi's suggestion here: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-do-i-use-firefox-gestures-my-mobile-device/discuss/4729
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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.
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.
- 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.
How does pinch to zoom work?
You can also zoom into a page by using pinch gestures.
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!
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.
How does pinch to zoom work?
You can also zoom into a page by using pinch gestures.
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!