How to Use the Photo Gallery
Basic Navigation
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Click or tap any thumbnail in the grid
→ opens the lightbox (larger preview with navigation arrows)
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In the lightbox view:
- Use left/right arrows or swipe left/right to change photos
- Click or tap the image itself → opens full-resolution zoom mode
- Use the × button (top right) or press Esc to close
Full Resolution Mode Zoom & Pan - Desktop / Laptop
- Scroll wheel up/down → zoom in / zoom out
(zoom happens centered where your mouse cursor is)
- Click and hold + drag the image → pan around (when zoomed in)
- Click the image once (without dragging) → close the zoom view
- Esc key → close zoom view
Full Resolution Mode Zoom & Pan - Mobile / Tablet
- Pinch with two fingers → zoom in / zoom out
- Drag with one finger → move / pan around (when zoomed in)
- Tap the X in the top right → close the zoom view
Quick Tips
- The zoom starts at a size that fills your screen nicely (either width or height)
- You can zoom in up to 8× — great for seeing fine details
- All controls work with keyboard too: ← → for previous/next in lightbox
- Close any view with the × button or Esc