ZoomIt is a screen zoom and annotation tool for technical presentations developed by Microsoft. It allows presenters to zoom into specific parts of the screen and draw on the screen to highlight points during presentations. Here’s a cheat sheet for ZoomIt:
Download and Installation
- Download ZoomIt from the official Microsoft Sysinternals website: ZoomIt Download
Basic Usage
- Zoom In/Out:
Ctrl + 1– Enter zoom mode.- Scroll up to zoom in and scroll down to zoom out.
- Draw on Screen:
Ctrl + 2– Enter draw mode.- Left-click and drag to draw on the screen.
- LiveZoom:
Ctrl + 3– Enter LiveZoom mode.- Hold down the left mouse button to zoom in; release to zoom out.
- Break Timer:
Ctrl + 4– Enter break timer mode.- Use the arrow keys to adjust the timer duration.
Additional Features
- TypeIt:
Ctrl + 5– Enter TypeIt mode.- Type text on the screen.
- Spotlight:
Ctrl + 6– Enter Spotlight mode.- Use the mouse to spotlight specific areas.
- Hide/Show ZoomIt:
Ctrl + 0– Hide or show ZoomIt toolbar.
- Timer Countdown:
Ctrl + T– Start a countdown timer.
Customization
- Configuration:
- Right-click the ZoomIt tray icon and choose “Options” to customize settings.
- Draw Options:
- Adjust colors, line thickness, and other draw settings.
Exit ZoomIt
- Exit ZoomIt:
Esc– Exit ZoomIt.
Additional Tips
- Use ZoomIt to enhance technical presentations, webinars, or live demonstrations.
- Practice using the various modes before presenting to ensure smooth transitions.
- Customize settings based on your preferences and presentation needs.
This cheat sheet covers some of the basic and commonly used features of ZoomIt. For more detailed information and advanced features, refer to the official documentation available on the Microsoft Docs – ZoomIt page.