How to Enlarge or Shrink the Minimap in World of Tanks
I noticed that pro players in World of Tanks use a slightly bigger minimap than the default one. It really is more convenient: you can see better where your allies are and where enemies have been spotted.
The enlarged minimap is in the bottom right corner
This is the minimap size I set for myself. Here’s how to do it.
How to change the minimap size
During a battle, press:
- Shift + “=” – enlarge the minimap;
- Shift + “−” (the key that also has “_” on it) – shrink it.
Important: the “+” and “−” keys on the numeric keypad don’t work, even with NumLock on. Use the ones in the top row of the main keyboard, next to Backspace. A handy way: hold the right Shift with your right thumb and press “=” with your index finger.
If your screen is small
On a low-resolution monitor a big minimap covers part of the battlefield. In that case enlarge it by just a step or two: allies and spotted enemies are already easier to see, and it barely blocks your view.
If it doesn’t work
- Make sure you’re pressing the main keyboard keys, not the numeric keypad.
- Try both with and without Shift.
- Check Settings → Controls: these keys may have been reassigned.
In newer versions of the game (as of November 2026)
The minimap size is changed with the “=” and “−” keys without Shift, and the M key hides and shows the minimap. If the keys don’t respond, check what’s assigned in Settings → Controls and set your own if needed.