Hey everyone, I’ve been wondering if there’s a way to control the zoom level in Google Docs using URL parameters.
You know how we can change settings by tweaking the web address? I’m on the hunt for something similar to adjust the magnification level.
I know we can modify things like the render mode with rm=demo in the URL, but I haven’t found any reliable information on zoom options. Has anyone discovered a method to do this? Perhaps something similar to zoom=fit or even allowing a numerical value?
This feature would be incredibly useful for presenting documents in specific zoom settings. If anyone has any tips or past experiences with this, please share. Thanks a bunch!
hiya markseeker91, i tried messing with the url but no luck 
googles pretty tight on those controls. maybe try browser extensions? theres some that let u set default zoom for specific sites. not perfect but could help. good luck with ur presentations!
I experimented a bit with this issue and discovered a workaround that, while not as neat as having a dedicated URL parameter, can still be useful. Instead of trying to adjust the zoom through the URL, you can invoke a snippet of JavaScript from your browser’s address bar. For instance, if you type javascript:document.querySelector(‘.kix-appview-editor’).style.zoom=‘150%’ right in the address bar of your open document, the zoom will change accordingly. You can change 150% to any level you need. Just be aware that this is more of a temporary fix, since it depends on Google’s page structure, which may be updated in the future.
I’ve been looking into this myself recently, and unfortunately, I haven’t found a direct way to control zoom levels in Google Docs via URL parameters. Google seems to keep that functionality internal. However, there’s a workaround you might find useful. You can use Google Apps Script to create a custom function that sets the zoom level programmatically. It’s not as straightforward as a URL parameter, but it can be automated to some extent. You’d need to write a short script that uses the DocumentApp.getActiveDocument().getBody().setZoom() method. This approach requires a bit more setup, but it could be a solution if you’re dealing with multiple documents or presentations regularly.