1. A method for navigating data included in a data set, the method comprising: displaying a plurality of discrete zoom pivot locations within a current view of the data set, each discrete zoom pivot location corresponding to a different zoom pivot location associated with a zoom operation; displaying a slider element for selecting a particular discrete zoom pivot location within the plurality of discrete zoom pivot locations, the slider element displaying a plurality of discrete indicators that map to the plurality of discrete zoom pivot locations displayed within the current view of the data set; receiving a request to perform the zoom operation; determining a zoom pivot location associated with the zoom operation; and performing the zoom operation relative to the zoom pivot location.