Zoom out mode changes how you interact with the site editor, shifting from detail work to high-level design composition for your block theme.
When zoomed out, you see more of your page layout and work with larger sections instead of individual blocks. This bird’s-eye view is perfect for applying style variations and getting an overall sense of your design.
The real power comes when building with patterns. In zoom out mode, the block inserter defaults to patterns, and you can only drop patterns between major sections. This encourages a pattern-first approach to block theme development.
Use zoom out mode to assemble your templates from pre-made patterns, then zoom back in for detail work on individual blocks. It’s a workflow that matches how modern block themes are typically constructed – from large patterns down to fine-tuned elements.