The view and zoom level control how much audio is displayed on the screen (or page). By default, GoldWave displays the entire file. Use the to change the amount of audio displayed. This also changes the amount the playback marker and selection markers are moved with each keystroke. The playback marker is moved one tenth of the screen size. Selection markers are moved one hundredth of the screen size. Using View | 10 Seconds displays 10 seconds of audio in the view. The Page Up or Page Down key moves the playback marker 10 seconds backward or forward. The Left or Right key moves the playback marker 1 second backward or forward. The selection keys move the start or finish marker a tenth of a second (0.1s or one hundredth of the view). Using View | 1 Second displays 1 second of audio. At that level, the page, arrow, and selection keys move 1 second, one tenth of a second, and one hundredth of a second respectively.

The Shift+Up and Shift+Down keys zoom in and out by 75%. The status bars display the selection range and the current zoom level.

Use options to change the default initial zoom level when a file is opened.