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Enter a keyword...   ...or choose a category. choose one... Communications Computer Industry Companies Computer Science Data Graphics Hardware Internet and Online Services Mobile Computing Multimedia Networks Operating Systems Programming Software Standards Types of Computers World Wide Web   zoom Last modified: Wednesday, November 07, 2001  In graphical user interfaces, to make a window larger. Typically, there is a zoom box in one corner of the window. When you select the zoom box the first time, the system expands the window to fill the entire screen. (This is sometimes called maximizing.) When you select it again, the window shrinks to its original size. (This is sometimes called restoring.) Many applications also provide a zoom feature, which enlarges the view of an object enabling you to see more detail.   Related Categories Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) Related Terms box graphical user interface maximize Shopping zoom Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Digital Cameras 1059 Model Matches Security Systems and Surveillance 691 Store Offers Shoes 2447 Store Offers Binoculars 621 Model Matches Office Supplies 512 Store Offers