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How to Activate Full Screen Mode in Internet Explorer 11

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By Scott Orgera Scott Orgera Writer Scott Orgera is a former Lifewire writer covering tech since 2007. He has 25+ years' experience as a programmer and QA leader, and holds several Microsoft certifications including MCSE, MCP+I, and MOUS. He is also A+ certified. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on February 7, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Browsers Microsoft Chrome Safari Firefox

What to Know

Hands-down easiest: Press the F11 key.Next easiest: Gear icon > File > Full Screen. This article explains how to open a link in Internet Explorer 11 full-screen mode on any supported version of Microsoft Windows. Microsoft no longer supports Internet Explorer and recommends that you update to the newer Edge browser. Head to their site to download the newest version.

Activate Full-Screen Mode in Internet Explorer 11

Turn IE11 full-screen mode on and off in a few steps. Open Internet Explorer. Select the gear icon (located in the upper-right corner of the browser window). When the drop-down menu appears, hover the mouse cursor over the File option to open a submenu. Select Full Screen. Alternatively, use the F11 keyboard shortcut. The browser should be in full-screen mode. To disable full-screen mode and return to the standard Internet Explorer 11 window, press the F11 key.

Set Internet Explorer to Always Open Maximized

If Internet Explorer does not open as a maximized window when you select it in the Start menu, the shortcut has the incorrect default Run property. Change it from the Windows desktop. Right-click a blank area on the desktop. Point to New and select Shortcut. Select Browse, then navigate to Program Files/Internet Explorer/iexplore.exe. Choose Next. Enter a name for the shortcut, then select Finish. The shortcut appears on the desktop. Right-click the shortcut and select Properties. Go to the Shortcut tab. Then, select the Run drop-down arrow and choose Maximized. Select Apply, then select OK. Internet Explorer opens in the maximized state any time you open it using a shortcut. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Activate Full-Screen Mode in Google Chrome Adding Favorites to Internet Explorer 11 How to Activate Full-Screen Mode in the Opera Browser How to Activate InPrivate Browsing Mode in IE How to View the Tool Menu in Internet Explorer 11 How to Use the Pop-Up Blocker in Internet Explorer 11 How to Use ActiveX Filtering in Internet Explorer 11 How to Disable JavaScript in Internet Explorer 11 How to Change the Internet Explorer Home Page How to Display the Menu Bar in Internet Explorer Managing Add-Ons in Internet Explorer 11 How to Save Web Pages in Internet Explorer 11 How to Clear the Cache in IE11 How to Manage AutoComplete in Internet Explorer 11 How to Open Internet Explorer 11 in Windows 10 How to Activate Full-Screen Mode in Firefox Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies