Have you ever felt like you need more space while working on your Chromebook? By default, the Chromebook shelf sits at the bottom of your screen, displaying the quick access menu, app launcher, and pinned apps. While it’s handy, it does take up some screen space.
Similarly, apps with a top menu bar, like Google Chrome, also occupy space, further limiting your view. So, if you want a distraction-free experience when needed, enabling full-screen mode on your Chromebook is a great solution.
In this guide, we are going to discuss different ways to go full screen on a Chromebook, such as enabling it using a shortcut, settings, and we’ll also cover how to do it if you’re using an external keyboard.
How to Go Full Screen on Chromebook
If you want to make the most of your workspace, you can hide the shelf to free up some extra room. However, this isn’t a reliable way to go full screen on a Chromebook. It’ll just hide the shelf, but if you hover your mouse over the bottom of the screen, the shelf will come back. So, if you’re looking for a more convenient solution, follow the steps below.
1. Using Dedicated Key
All Chromebooks have a dedicated key for enabling and disabling full-screen mode. This key makes it easy to switch between full-screen and windowed views, allowing you to maximize your workspace.
Typically, the full-screen key is located in the top row of your keyboard, often represented by a square icon or a rectangle with two arrows pointing outward. Simply press this key to toggle between full-screen and the regular windowed mode. It’s a quick and efficient way to go full screen on any application on a Chromebook.
2. Using the Chrome Menu
To enable full screen on the Google Chrome browser, you can also use the Chrome menu if you prefer not to use the keyboard shortcut. To do this, follow the steps below:
1. Open Google Chrome.
2. Click the three-dot menu icon to open the context menu.
3. Look for the Zoom option. Right next to it, you’ll see the full-screen icon. Click it to go full screen in Chrome.
4. To exit full screen, just hover your mouse at the top of the screen to bring up the Chrome menu bar. Follow the same steps and click the icon to turn off full-screen mode.
Note: To watch a video in full screen on Chrome, press the F key. This will expand the video to fill your entire screen for a more immersive experience. To exit, just press the F key or Esc.
Enabling full-screen mode on Google Chrome while using a Chromebook can enhance your browsing experience by eliminating distractions and allowing you to focus entirely on your content. Whether you’re watching a video, reading an article, or working on a project, full-screen mode provides a clutter-free view.
3. Using an External Keyboard
If you’re using an external keyboard with your Chromebook, you can press the F11 key to toggle full-screen mode. However, on some keyboards, you might need to hold the Fn(function) key as well. In that case, just press Fn + F11 to switch to full screen on your Chromebook.
Enabling Full Screen Mode on Chromebook
With these simple methods, you can easily switch to full-screen mode on your Chromebook. Whether you prefer using the built-in keyboard, navigating through the Chrome menu, or using an external keyboard, all of these options make it easy to go full screen. And if you ever get stuck in full-screen mode, just press Esc to exit and return to the regular browser view.
