Press `Ctrl` + `-` to zoom out in many apps and browsers
Hold `Ctrl` and scroll the mouse wheel down
Press `Windows` + `-` to open Magnifier, then zoom out with `Ctrl` + `-`
Press `Esc` to close Magnifier if it is open
In browsers, open the menu and set Zoom to a lower percentage
In apps like Word or Excel, use the zoom slider at the bottom right
On a touchpad, pinch inward to zoom out
In File Explorer, hold `Ctrl` and scroll down to zoom out the icon size
In desktop settings, right-click the desktop, choose Display settings, and lower the scaling if needed