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Use Pinch Zoom Gestures in Mobile Tests

YouUse canthis performarticle when a mobile test needs to zoom in or zoom out using a pinch gesture in a supported mobile workflow.

What changed in this article

  • Renamed the page to describe pinch zoom gestures instead of a vague “Zoom In and Zoom OutOut” functions.title.
  • Added Thesechecks functionfor mirrorsgesture userscenter performingpoint, scale amount, device orientation, app zoom support, browser viewport, and visual verification.
  • Added guidance to avoid relying on zoom gestures when a direct locator or application control is more stable.

Validation workflow

  1. Confirm the application supports pinch zoom and zoom gestures. The following example shows this function in Google Maps.

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      Adjust the slider as needed and click Zoom Out.

      The Zoom Out action is performed and recorded.


      Last updated: JanuaryOctober 30,5, 20242026

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