El full screen mode in windows 10 It is a resource highly valued by users, since it allows us to take advantage of every last square millimeter of our monitor to work, surf the Internet or play in a more comfortable and pleasant way. However, sometimes this mode can be inconvenient and you have to go back: How to remove full screen?
All major web browsers have a full screen mode. Thanks to it, it is possible, for example, to view a web page without the browser toolbar and the rest of the tabs that normally appear at the top of the screen appearing. Before seeing how to get out of this mode, we will explain how it is activated and what it is for.
What is full screen mode for?
You may never have thought about it, but full screen mode is the best way to view a web page without peripheral distractions. In fact, this is the way web designers use.
On the other hand, the full screen mode is the one that will give us a greater immersive sensation when we are engrossed in a task. Experts say that this mode has psychological benefits noticeable, since they remove from our view all the tabs and icons that we use in our daily work. Making them disappear, even if it's just for a little while, is a good way to release pressure.
However, when we are going to be able to enjoy the full screen the most is when we are playing with our computer. When activating this mode, the graphics of the games they will multiply their effectiveness and spectacularity thanks to changes in resolution, brightness, contrast, etc. And not only that: with full screen mode, the desktop is freed from memory, making more resources available to the game.
Activate full screen mode
The steps to follow to activate the full screen mode of Windows 10 are always the same, regardless of the browser we use. At least in the cases of Chrome, Edge and Firefox. It is enough to press F11 key. However, there are other ways to reach the same destination that vary according to each case:
- In Chrome and Edge: From the Chrome options menu, which is shown to us after clicking on the icon of the three points in the upper right corner of the screen, we activate the option "Zoom". His icon is a square drawn with dashed lines. This will open the full screen.
- in firefox: We also go to the icon of the three horizontal lines in the upper right corner. From there we select the option "Size", where an icon of a diagonal stripe will appear. You have to click on it to activate full screen mode.
Exit full screen mode
It's easy to get used to the cleanliness and spaciousness of full-screen viewing. Nevertheless, cannot be maintained permanently: we have to return to the usual tasks, change applications, search Google, check email... That is, we need all those icons, tabs and windows again.
In addition, if we have activated the full screen to be able to play at our leisure, it is also possible that we will find some inconveniences that we had not thought about. For example, if our screen does not have many Hz, it is very likely that game display problems such as sudden stops (stuttering) or distortions in the image.
For these reasons, it is important to know how to remove full screen mode. The truth is that the method is as simple as it is obvious: press the F11 key again. We also have other ways to do this (although not in Chrome). These are:
- at edge: move the mouse cursor to the top of the screen and click on the diagonal line that will appear between the buttons to minimize and close the window.
- In Firefox: Hover the mouse cursor over the browser toolbar and click on the options menu. We go again to the “Size” option and again press on the line diagonally. This will exit full screen mode.
Solutions for full screen mode errors
But if, despite the drawbacks, we want to continue like this and not remove full screen mode, some solutions can be tried:
Deactivate TeamWiever
This is a very popular remote assistance application that allows us to control any other PC remotely. Many users have it installed on their computer without knowing it, also unaware that it can interfere with full screen mode. So the solution is to disable or even uninstall TeamWiever.
Use compatibility mode
This is a mode specifically designed for those older apps that are not 10% compatible with Windows XNUMX. Simply run the problem app or game in full screen using compatibility mode.