How to Go Full Screen in Windows 11

Using Keyboard Shortcuts

1. Maximize a Window:
   • To maximize the current window to full screen, simply press Win + Up Arrow key on your keyboard.
2. Restore from Maximized:
   • If the window is already maximized (but not in full screen), pressing Win + Down Arrow key will restore it to its previous size.

Using Mouse Actions

1. Maximize from Taskbar:
   • Hover your mouse over the window’s title bar until you see the maximize button (two overlapping squares) in the top-right corner. Click this button to maximize the window.
2. Restore from Maximized:
   • Click the maximize button again or simply drag the window down from the top edge to restore it to its previous size.

Using Snap Layouts (Optional)

1. Snap to Full Screen Layout:
   • Drag the window to any edge of the screen until you see a transparent outline. Release the mouse button to snap the window to that side, effectively making it full screen on that portion of the screen.

Additional Tips

• Touchscreen Devices: On touchscreen devices, you can swipe down from the top edge of the screen to exit full screen mode or swipe up to enter it, depending on the application.
• App-Specific Full Screen: Some applications, like web browsers and media players, may have their own full screen controls accessible through menus or keyboard shortcuts (F11 is a common shortcut for browsers).

By using these methods, you can easily maximize or go full screen with applications in Windows 11, enhancing your workspace or multimedia experience as needed.