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First, click on the page you want to minimize, then hold down the Ctrl key. After that, press the - key, located between the number 0 and the “=” sign on the top row of the keyboard. Alternatively, you can scroll the mouse wheel or trackpad downward while holding the Ctrl key.
Steps
Use the keyboard
Click on the page you want to minimize. This is the most convenient method for most users as it’s very quick and simple, especially for laptop users without a mouse.
Press and hold the Ctrl key.
Press the - key located above the keyboard, between the number 0 and the “=”. Alternatively, hold the Ctrl key while scrolling the mouse wheel down.
Using a mouse or touchpad
Click on the page you want to minimize. Most users who use a mouse find this method very convenient, although it may be less convenient on laptops where controlling the touchpad is a bit harder.
Press and hold the Ctrl key.
Scroll the mouse wheel or swipe the touchpad downward.
On Google Chrome
Look for the menu icon. This button appears as three horizontal lines and is usually located in the top right corner of the window. Unless you have moved it, the menu button will always be on the same line as the URL bar.
Select “Zoom” or “Zoom In”. This option is located halfway down the menu and comes with the current zoom ratio, along with the - and + buttons on either side.
Click on the - button until the screen reaches your desired zoom level.
On Mozilla Firefox
Click on the menu. This button, featuring three horizontal lines, is typically located at the top-right corner by default. Unless repositioned, it is always adjacent to the URL bar.
Locate the zoom function. Directly beneath the copy function, you'll find a number representing the zoom level, flanked by the symbols - and +.
Click on the - symbol to zoom out.
On Microsoft Edge
Locate the menu icon. By default, this button appears as three dots and is positioned in the upper right corner of your screen. Unless you have moved it, it will always align horizontally with the URL bar.
Find the zoom feature. Click on the line with the word 'zoom' on the left, accompanied by the + and - buttons on the right.
Click the - icon to minimize until you're satisfied.
Adjust the screen resolution
Open the Start menu. Changing your screen resolution will shrink the entire display, making all windows appear smaller on a larger surface. This will reduce the feeling of clutter. To proceed, click the ⊞ Win key located near the bottom left of your keyboard.
Open your settings by clicking on the settings section.
Select System > Display > Advanced Display Settings. The Advanced Display Settings option is located at the bottom of the Display menu.
Change the resolution. You can do this by clicking on the dropdown arrow next to 'Resolution.' The higher the setting, the more everything will be 'shrunk.' You will need to confirm that you want to keep this setting after making the change.
