How to Exit Full Screen on Mac [Full Guide]

No matter what Mac device you are using and no matter what size it is, you may need the full-screen mode from time to time. If you are new to Mac, you may be confused with the hotkeys. But do not worry, this post will help you get the method. Read on!

How to Exit Full Screen on a Mac

Actually, if you already know how to enter the full-screen mode, it is quite easy to exit full screen for the hotkeys are very similar:

Step 1. Click the green button on the top left when if you have opened the app's window.

Step 2. When you are using the app, hold Command + Control + F (on Big Sur and earlier) or Fn + F if your Mac is running macOS Monterey or later at the same time.

Step 3. Next, click the apple logo and choose "View". Select "Exit Full Screen" from the drop-down menu.

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How to Go Full Screen on a Mac

To enter full-screen mode, you have various methods available. Let's look at the detailed steps one by one:

1️⃣Way 1. Go Full Screen on Mac with Hotkeys

Step 1. Click the green button from the top-left when the app is running.

Step 2. Just like what you do when exiting the full screen, hold Command + Control + F (on Big Sur and earlier) or Fn + F if your Mac is running macOS Monterey or later at the same time.

Step 3. Click the Apple logo and choose "View". Then, select "Enter Full Screen" from the drop-down menu.

2️⃣Way 2. Go Full Screen on Mac by Tiling the Window

Step 1. Hover over the green button from the top-left of your window.

Step 2. Choose "Tile Window to Left/Right".

Step 3. Now, you can click the window you want to put on the other side of the screen.

You may also this method when you try to split screen on Mac.

FAQs on How to Exit Full Screen on Mac

To know more about how to exit full screen on Mac, you may read this part:

1. How do I get out of fullscreen mode on my Mac?

If you are using an application in full-screen mode, you just need to move your cursor to the upper-left corner. Click the green button to exit the full screen. You can also use hotkeys to exit the full screen by holding Command + Control + F together.

2. How to force exit full screen?

Do as follows:

• Press F11 and click X in the circle.
• Press Esc 
• Use the application menu
• Try Task Manager

Final Words

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