zoom

graphics To show a smaller area of an image at a higher

magnification ("zoom in") or a larger area at a lower

magnification ("zoom out"), as though using a zoom lense on a

camera.

Unlike in an optical system, zooming in on a computer image

does not necessarily increase the amount of detail displayed

since this is limited by what is actually stored in the image.

Similarly, you cannot zoom out beyond the full size of the

image.

(1997-10-24)