Full Screen Shortcut (F11 / ⌃⌘F)
Go full screen: ⌃⌘F (Control+Command+F) on Mac, F11 on Windows. Press the same keys or Esc to exit.
| Action | Mac | Windows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enter / exit full screen | ⌃⌘F | F11 | |
| Exit full screen | ⌃⌘F or Esc | F11 or Esc | |
| Presentation full screen (browsers) | ⌃⌘F | F11 | |
| Hide toolbar / distraction-free | (app menu) | (app menu) | |
| Mission Control / Task View | ⌃↑ / F3 | Win+Tab |
Fill the whole screen
On the Mac press ⌃⌘F (Control+Command+F) to make the current window take over the screen; on Windows browsers press F11. The menu bar and toolbars slide away so only the content is visible.
Getting back out
Press the same shortcut again — ⌃⌘F / F11 — or tap Esc to leave full screen. On the Mac you can also move the pointer to the top of the screen and click the green button.
FAQ
What is the full screen shortcut?
On the Mac press ⌃⌘F (Control+Command+F); on Windows press F11 in most browsers and apps.
How do I exit full screen?
Press the same shortcut again (⌃⌘F or F11), or tap Esc.
Why doesn't F11 work on my Mac?
Macs use ⌃⌘F for full screen; F11 on a Mac shows the desktop instead. Some keyboards also need the Fn key for F-keys.