This is part 8 of the Photoshop quick tip series where you will learn how to zoom into an image using the mouse. There are three main ways you can zoom into an image. You can use the Zoom tool in the toolbox; use the navigator panel or use keyboard shortcuts. There is also a fourth method which is to use the mouse to zoom into an image.

To zoom with the mouse, you need to have an image open. Then you hold down the ALT or Option key depending on the computer you have, and scroll the mouse wheel to zoom it.

If you want to quickly reset the zoom to its original position, checkout quick tip 6. Remember to subscribe to keep updated with the latest quick tips, or why not take a look at the tutorial section of this blog.