microsoft--powertoys/doc/dsc/modules/ZoomIt.md

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DSC configuration reference for PowerToys ZoomIt module	10/18/2025	reference	ZoomIt Module

ZoomIt Module

Synopsis

Manages configuration for the ZoomIt utility, which provides screen zoom, annotation, and presentation tools.

Description

The ZoomIt module configures PowerToys ZoomIt, a screen zoom and annotation utility for presentations and demonstrations. It provides live zoom, screen drawing, a break timer, and other presentation features activated through customizable keyboard shortcuts.

Properties

The ZoomIt module supports the following configurable properties:

ActivationShortcut

Sets the keyboard shortcut to activate the zoom mode.

Type: object
Properties:

• win (boolean) - Windows key modifier
• ctrl (boolean) - Ctrl key modifier
• alt (boolean) - Alt key modifier
• shift (boolean) - Shift key modifier
• code (integer) - Virtual key code
• key (string) - Key name

Default: Ctrl+1 (VK code 49)

Examples

Example 1 - Configure activation shortcut with direct execution

This example sets a custom keyboard shortcut to activate ZoomIt.

$config = @{
    settings = @{
        properties = @{
            ActivationShortcut = @{
                win = $false
                ctrl = $true
                alt = $false
                shift = $true
                code = 90
                key = "Z"
            }
        }
        name = "ZoomIt"
        version = "1.0"
    }
} | ConvertTo-Json -Depth 10 -Compress

PowerToys.DSC.exe set --resource 'settings' --module ZoomIt --input $config

Example 2 - Configure with Microsoft DSC

This example configures the ZoomIt activation shortcut using Microsoft DSC.

dsc config set --file zoomit-config.dsc.yaml

# zoomit-config.dsc.yaml
$schema: https://aka.ms/dsc/schemas/v3/bundled/config/document.json
resources:
  - name: Configure ZoomIt shortcut
    type: Microsoft.PowerToys/ZoomItSettings
    properties:
      settings:
        properties:
          ActivationShortcut:
            win: false
            ctrl: true
            alt: false
            shift: false
            code: 49
            key: "1"
        name: ZoomIt
        version: 1.0

Example 3 - Install and configure with WinGet

This example installs PowerToys and configures ZoomIt using WinGet.

winget configure winget-zoomit.yaml

# winget-zoomit.yaml
$schema: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/PowerShell/DSC/main/schemas/2023/08/config/document.json
metadata:
  winget:
    processor: dscv3
resources:
  - name: Install PowerToys
    type: Microsoft.WinGet.DSC/WinGetPackage
    properties:
      id: Microsoft.PowerToys
      source: winget
  
  - name: Configure ZoomIt
    type: Microsoft.PowerToys/ZoomItSettings
    properties:
      settings:
        properties:
          ActivationShortcut:
            win: false
            ctrl: true
            alt: false
            shift: true
            code: 90
            key: Z
        name: ZoomIt
        version: 1.0

Example 4 - Presentation mode hotkey

This example configures an easy-to-remember presentation hotkey.

dsc config set --file zoomit-presentation.dsc.yaml

# zoomit-presentation.dsc.yaml
$schema: https://aka.ms/dsc/schemas/v3/bundled/config/document.json
resources:
  - name: Presentation hotkey
    type: Microsoft.PowerToys/ZoomItSettings
    properties:
      settings:
        properties:
          ActivationShortcut:
            win: true
            ctrl: false
            alt: false
            shift: false
            code: 187
            key: "="
        name: ZoomIt
        version: 1.0

Use cases

Presentations

Configure for easy screen zooming during presentations:

resources:
  - name: Presentation setup
    type: Microsoft.PowerToys/ZoomItSettings
    properties:
      settings:
        properties:
          ActivationShortcut:
            win: false
            ctrl: true
            alt: false
            shift: false
            code: 49
            key: "1"
        name: ZoomIt
        version: 1.0

Screen recording

Configure for quick access during screen recording sessions:

resources:
  - name: Recording setup
    type: Microsoft.PowerToys/ZoomItSettings
    properties:
      settings:
        properties:
          ActivationShortcut:
            win: true
            ctrl: false
            alt: false
            shift: true
            code: 90
            key: Z
        name: ZoomIt
        version: 1.0

See also

• Settings Resource
• PowerToys DSC Overview
• CropAndLock Module - For additional PowerToys configuration
• PowerToys ZoomIt Documentation