Enlarge website on screen: how it works

In this practical tip we will show you which simple key combination you can use to enlarge websites or the display on the screen. There are two different options for this. You can use all of the functions presented here in all web browsers and also in many other programs such as Microsoft Word or Excel.

Enlarge or reduce the screen display with a key combination and mouse

With the key combination "CTRL" and "+" you can enlarge the display on the screen in all web browsers. Of course, the whole thing works in reverse. Instead of the "+" - simply use the "-" key of your number pad or your normal keyboard keys.

• With programs such as Word or Excel, you can enlarge or reduce the screen by holding the "CTRL" key and moving the mouse wheel up (enlarge) or down (reduce) at the same time. This tip also works for websites.

Screen enlarged or reduced - so undo it

If you have reduced or enlarged the screen with the keyboard or the mouse, you can easily undo the display:

• Hold down the "CTRL" key and simultaneously tap the "0" key. This way you can go back to the original size.

In another practical tip, we will show you how to enlarge the screen using the screen rag in Windows 8.