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Definition: Changing the magnification of document pages in desktop publishing software is done with the zoom tool. Zoom changes the magnification of the page bringing it in closer for detailed work and zooming out to see the whole page. The zoom tool is often represented as a magnifying glass in the toolbar of desktop publishing software.

Also Known As: magnifying tool | magnification

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Describes uses of zoom and how to use the zoom options in various desktop publishing software applications.
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