How Do You Zoom In UT?

Q: How do I zoom in during a UT Zoom meeting?

Press Ctrl + Alt + i (Windows) or Command + Option + i (Mac) to zoom in. Here's the thing: you don't need to leave full-screen mode to zoom in. Just hold those keys while in a meeting, and the content enlarges to 200 %. No complicated steps required.

The fastest way to zoom in on any UT Zoom meeting is to hold Ctrl + Alt + i (Windows) or Command + Option + i (Mac) while the meeting is active. This shortcut enlarges the content to 200 % without leaving full-screen mode.

What's happening with Zoom UT's default zoom level?

Zoom UT defaults to 100 % zoom on shared screens and video feeds.

Zoom UT (University of Texas at Austin) uses a web client, desktop client, or mobile app that displays shared screens and video feeds at a default zoom level of 100 %. If the shared content is too small to read, you can manually zoom in using either the built-in toolbar or a keyboard shortcut. As of 2026, the default desktop client version is Zoom 6.1.5, which still supports legacy zoom shortcuts that were present in the 5.x line.

How do I zoom in during a UT Zoom meeting?

Press Ctrl + Alt + i (Windows) or Command + Option + i (Mac) to zoom in.

Here's the thing: you don't need to leave full-screen mode to zoom in. Just hold those keys while in a meeting, and the content enlarges to 200 %. No complicated steps required.

What are the step-by-step instructions to zoom in?

Open Zoom, join a meeting, then use the toolbar or shortcut to zoom in.

First things first, open the Zoom desktop client on your computer.
- Windows users: Start → Zoom → Zoom
- Mac users: Applications → Zoom.us.app
Now, start or join any active UT Zoom meeting.
Once you're in the meeting, move your cursor to the top of the window to reveal the meeting toolbar.
In the toolbar, click the magnifying-glass icon labeled Zoom In (or press Ctrl + Alt + i / Command + Option + i).
Each click increases the zoom level by 25 % up to a practical limit of 400 %. The status bar at the bottom of the window shows the current zoom percentage.

Why didn't my zoom shortcut work?

Try using the touchpad, mouse wheel, or View Options menu instead.

If the shortcut didn't do anything, don't panic. Sometimes your system just needs a different approach. Here are a few other ways to zoom in:

Use the touchpad or mouse wheel. While hovering over the shared screen, hold Ctrl (Windows) or Command (Mac) and scroll up to zoom in. Scroll down to zoom out.
Adjust “View Options” in the meeting window. Click the caret (▼) next to View Options in the top-right corner, then choose Zoom to 200 % or Zoom to 400 %.
Change your default zoom in Settings. Go to Settings → Video → Display, then set Default Zoom Level to 125 % or 150 %. This only affects your local view, not the host’s content.

How can I prevent zoom issues before they happen?

Update Zoom, adjust display settings, and ask hosts for better content sharing.

Honestly, this is the best approach: take a few minutes before your next meeting to set yourself up for success.

Before the meeting, update the Zoom desktop client to version 6.1.5 or later. Go to your profile picture → Check for Updates.
Ask the host to share content at a higher resolution or in a separate window so it scales better on smaller screens.
Use an external monitor or adjust your laptop’s display scaling (Windows: Settings → System → Display → Scale; Mac: System Settings → Displays → Resolution) to 125 % or 150 % before joining.
If you frequently join UT Zoom meetings on a tablet, pair a Bluetooth keyboard so you can use the Ctrl + Alt + i shortcut without lifting your hands from the screen.