We’ve all seen the Roblox TikToks, videos, and screengrabs of users playing games on Roblox – a massive game creation, sharing, and playing platform, especially popular with younger generations. As such, we’ve all probably wondered at one point or another just exactly how those people are able to zoom so freely and easily as they play Roblox.
Well, we’re here to give you some answers. To learn how to zoom in and out in Roblox, simply follow our step-by-step guide below. For any additional information or queries, see our FAQs at the end of this article.
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How to zoom in and out in Roblox (PC – keyboard shortcut)
- Open up your preferred web browser and navigate to the Roblox website. Log in and begin a tester game session.
- Now, to zoom in, all you have to do is to press the ‘I’ button on your keyboard (the letter in between ‘U’ and ‘O’ on QWERTY keyboards).
- Pressing or holding this will likely put you into first-person view, from which you cannot zoom in any further; however if you’re already zoomed out some, you’ll first zoom in towards your character, before entering first-person view.
- Pressing or holding this will likely put you into first-person view, from which you cannot zoom in any further; however if you’re already zoomed out some, you’ll first zoom in towards your character, before entering first-person view.
- To zoom out, you need only hit the ‘O’ button on your keyboard (the letter in between ‘P’ and ‘I’ on QWERTY keyboard).
- You can press ‘O’ as many times as you like, or hold it, until you achieve your desired zoom level, until it reaches its maximum level.
- You can press ‘O’ as many times as you like, or hold it, until you achieve your desired zoom level, until it reaches its maximum level.
- Use a combination of ‘I’ and ‘O’ to achieve your preferred zoom level for playing.
How to zoom in and out in Roblox (PC – mouse control)
- Open up your preferred web browser and navigate to the Roblox website. Log in and begin a tester game session.
- Now, to zoom in, all you need to do is to scroll forward using your mouse (moving you into first-person view at the apex of this zoom level)
- To zoom back out, you just need to scroll backward using your mouse (until the game’s map is in your field of view, and you achieve the apex of this zoom level).
- Scroll backwards and forwards until you achieve your preferred zoom level for playing.
How to zoom in and out in Roblox (Xbox controller thumbsticks)
- If you’re playing Roblox on the Xbox, there’s a nice and easy way to control the zoom
- To activate the zoom function, first hit R3 (click down the right thumbstick)
- Next, push forward on the clicked-down right thumbstick to zoom in
- To zoom out, pull backward on the clicked-down right thumbstick
How to zoom in and out in Roblox (Mobile/Tablet app)
- Zooming in and out in Roblox for the mobile/tablet is not easy, we’re not going to lie. However, it is still achievable. First open up the Roblox app and sign in; then open a tester game session
- To zoom, you’ll need to do as you usually would for zooming in and out on a smartphone, i.e. use two fingers and move them apart (zoom in) or together (zoom out)
- However – and here’s the important part – when you do so, make sure that one of your fingers (we recommend the index) stays stationary on the screen, otherwise the movement will only move the camera angle and/or your character, and will not affect the zoom level.
And there you have it! Whether you’re playing Roblox on the computer and prefer a mouse or keyboard, on your Xbox, or even on your mobile or tablet device, by following our quick and easy instructions, anyone can master the zoom functions in Roblox. Happy gaming!
For any additional information or unanswered queries, please see our FAQs below.
Frequently asked questions
Why would I want to zoom in and out in Roblox?
When playing games on Roblox – the world’s most innovative game design and sharing app, which allows its users to customize their own games, before playing and sharing them with others – you may well find yourself wanting to alter your perspective.
You’ve probably seen other gamers recording their sessions whilst in the first-person view, or even zoomed right out, to frame the larger game map in their screen. Changing the levels of your zoom can totally alter the way you play your game, and can deliver entirely unique experiences.
However, if you’re new to Roblox, or you’ve yet to master the art, the means of altering your perspective can seem quite complex, and there are few good, straightforward ‘how to’ articles or videos out there to help you. That’s where we come in.
How do I reset the zoom to default in Roblox?
Whilst we can use keyboard shortcuts to zoom in and out in Roblox, to reset the zoom to default level can be a little tricker. Fear not, though, there are still ways you can do it. First, we’d recommend trying the F11 key on your keyboard – that should show you fullscreen; however, it might only adjust the degree to which the Roblox app takes up your actual computer screen.
If F11 doesn’t work for you, or you’re not on a computer, then the best thing you can do is to go into the Menu > Settings > Toggle Fullscreen ‘On’. Alternatively, we recommend simply utilizing the same keyboard or controller shortcuts you used to zoom in or out, to settle on a level of zoom you’re most comfortable with, as your own default zoom level.
My camera seems to have glitched, and I can’t zoom. What do I do?
With Roblox as popular as it is, and its servers straining to allow the millions of daily users it attracts to keep playing, it is hardly a surprise that you might experience some glitching from time to time. The most common glitch complaint is one which affects users’ camera and stops them from being able to zoom in and out.
Thankfully, this is an easy glitch to fix. What you want to do is to exit your current Roblox game, and close the Roblox tab of your browser. Then we recommend you clear your cookies and browsing history on the web browser you’re using to host Roblox. Next, open Roblox back up and try again, the issue should have been resolved.
If doing this doesn’t fix the glitch, then open Roblox on any other web browser, other than the one you normally use. You should not now experience the glitch and should be able to zoom freely, as normal.
