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How to Fix Full Screen Not Working in Chrome
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Updated onJune 28, 2024
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It seems that the full screen is not working in Chrome for some users. This especially goes for YouTube videos, which may open windows when you try to play in full screen.
If you have this problem, look no further. Follow the guidelines below to fix it ASAP.
What can I do if Full Screen isn’t working on Google Chrome?
Here’s what to do to fix full screen issues on Chrome:
1. Update Chrome
This is a valuable solution if you encounter issues with YouTube fullscreen not working, Chrome, and many other full-screen bugs on the browser.
2. Disable Hardware acceleration
3. Change Display scaling settings
4. Reset the Chrome settings
5. Reinstall Chrome
Remember that Chrome can leave some leftover files, so you’ll need to find and remove them manually. You can find these files in the following directories:
C:\Users<YourUserName>\AppData\Local\Google Chrome
C:\Program Files\Google Chrome
6. Switch back to the default theme
7. Make sure that Chrome isn’t maximized
Note that if you have a Google Chrome maximize window problem, you may rather reinstall the browser and try again.
8. Duplicate the open tab
9. Consider using the Beta or Canary version
10. Disable extensions
Why doesn’t the Full-Screen mode work in Chrome?
In most cases, this is caused by browser glitches, and the developers are usually quick to fix them by releasing an updated version that addresses this issue.
Alongside bugs, your settings can also lead to this problem, so be sure to adjust them accordingly or reset them to the default.
How do I quickly go to Full-Screen mode in Chrome?
Going to full-screen mode in Chrome is simple; you need to press the F11 key on your keyboard, and you’ll enable it. To exit this mode, press theF11key again.
Wrapping up
That’s it. Following the steps above you should have fixed full-screen mode not working in Chrome.
If you need more help or have any questions, contact us in the comment section below.
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Loredana Harsana
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Loredana is a passionate writer with a keen interest in PC software and technology. She started off writing about mobile phones back when Samsung Galaxy S II was on top of the world and she fell in love with tech of all sorts.
Whenever she’s not at her work desk, you’ll find her enjoying refreshing tea flavors, spilling stories on paper, and listening to the radio.
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