Ctrl+=
The Ctrl+= or Ctrl+equal keyboard shortcut is most commonly used to zoom in and increase the font size of a web page in an Internet browser. Below are other programs that use this keyboard shortcut and related information.
This shortcut is also often called Ctrl++ (Ctrl and plus), even though you're not pressing Shift to get the plus symbol.
How to use the Ctrl+= keyboard shortcut
To use this keyboard shortcut, press and hold either Ctrl key, and while continuing to hold, press the = key.
Ctrl+= in Internet browsers
While in any Internet browser, pressing Ctrl+= zooms in and increases the font size of the web page (if supported).
To reset the font to the default size, use the shortcut Ctrl+0.
Ctrl+= in Microsoft Word
Highlighting text in Microsoft Word and then pressing Ctrl+=subscripts the selected text.
Ctrl+= in Microsoft PowerPoint
Highlighting text in Microsoft PowerPoint and then pressing Ctrl+= subscripts the selected text.
Related keyboard shortcuts and keys
Below are links to related keyboard shortcuts and individual key pages.