How to stop chrome responsive inspector from changing the zoom?

Question

When using the option "toggle device scrollbar" in the Chrome inspector, whenever you type a new width/height, the window zoom adjusts for that width/height automatically. This is an incredibly frustrating UI, as I don't want the zoom to adjust... ever. The only way to avoid this is by resizing the responsive window by dragging the side borders.

Is there a way to turn the auto zoom off?

My current version of chrome: Version 54.0.2840.98 (64-bit)

Answer 1

I have had this issue a few times now. I'm unsure what causes it, but i've found that you can fix it by selecting "Restore to defaults" in the Toggle device toolbar menu.

Answer 2

Here's how I finally managed to resolve this issue in 5 steps, I hope it helps:

1. Click "Toggle device toolbar" to bring the toolbar up

2. Click the 3 dots on the right hand side of the device toolbar

3. Click the option "Add device type".

4. This will add a new dropdown to the device toolbar. From there you can select "Desktop (touch)"

5. Problem solved.