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How to Use Zoom on Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch - OLED Model

In this article, you'll learn how to use the Zoom feature on Nintendo Switch.

Note
  • Some game modes, such as VR Mode, do not support the Zoom feature.
  • If a screen capture is taken while in Zoom mode, the standard, non-zoomed view will be saved rather than the zoomed view.

Complete these steps

To enable this feature
  1. From the HOME Menu, select System Settings, then System, and then Zoom.
    • Zoom will indicate that it is OnOuiSim.
      Zoom selected on the System option in System Settings
  2. Once this feature is enabled, while in a system menu or in a game, press the HOME Button twice to access Zoom mode.
  3. Use the X or Y Buttons to zoom in and out, or use your fingers to pinch zoom in and out.

While in Zoom mode:

  • You can lock the zoom level by pressing the HOME Button once.
  • To unlock and adjust the zoom level, press the HOME Button again.
  • To exit Zoom mode, press the HOME Button twice or put the system in Sleep Mode.
To disable this feature

From the HOME Menu, select System Settings, then System, and then Zoom.

  • Zoom will indicate that this feature is Off.
    Zoom selected on the System option in System Settings

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