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Hello! I'd like to propose adding support for adjusting the editor font
size using the mouse wheel while holding Ctrl (Windows/Linux) or Cmd (macOS).
Why: This is a standard feature in VS Code and JetBrains IDEs and a
common workflow for developers who adjust font size while reading or
presenting code. It would make the transition to Zed smoother for users
coming from those editors.
Implementation (working branch ready):
Added mouse_wheel_zoom setting, disabled by default
Logic in EditorElement handles discrete scroll steps (Lines delta only)
Continuous trackpad scrolling (Pixels delta) is intentionally ignored to avoid jitter during pinch-zoom gestures
VS Code editor.mouseWheelZoom is mapped during settings import
Code is tested, formatted, and compiles cleanly. Happy to open a PR if this aligns with product direction.
Discussed in #51773
Originally posted by Vastargazing March 17, 2026
Hello! I'd like to propose adding support for adjusting the editor font
size using the mouse wheel while holding Ctrl (Windows/Linux) or Cmd (macOS).
Why: This is a standard feature in VS Code and JetBrains IDEs and a
common workflow for developers who adjust font size while reading or
presenting code. It would make the transition to Zed smoother for users
coming from those editors.
Implementation (working branch ready):
mouse_wheel_zoomsetting, disabled by defaultEditorElementhandles discrete scroll steps (Linesdelta only)Pixelsdelta) is intentionally ignored to avoid jitter during pinch-zoom gestureseditor.mouseWheelZoomis mapped during settings importCode is tested, formatted, and compiles cleanly. Happy to open a PR if this aligns with product direction.
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