How To Have Safari Open In Full Screen
Do you want Safari to fill the screen instead of looking like a window every time you open it? Fortunately, you’re just a few menu clicks away from that! By default, Safari will open as a window, but this article will guide you on how to have Safari on your Mac open in full-screen all the time.
Making Safari Full-Screen
If you want to maximize Safari to fill the entire screen, you can simply click the green icon in the top left corner of the app’s window and select “Enter Full Screen.” Alternatively, you can use keyboard shortcuts like “Cmd + Ctrl + F” to make Safari full-screen. Once Safari is in full-screen mode, you can move your mouse over areas to reveal hidden objects, such as the Dock, which is hidden when using Safari in full screen. You can simply make it appear again by moving your mouse to wherever your Dock is.
Press the shortcut buttons again or Esc to close full-screen. If you want Safari to open in full-screen by default, you can follow the steps below to ensure this setting is applied every time you launch Safari.
Changing Settings
To change the settings and have Safari open in full-screen by default, you can go to “System Preferences” and then select “General.” You’ll see a checkbox labeled “Close windows when quitting an application.” Make sure this checkbox is unchecked so that your windows won’t be closed when you quit Safari. This makes it easier for the OS to restore the previous full-screen version of Safari when you open it again.
If you’re using an older version of macOS, “System Preferences” will instead be “System Settings.” You’ll find the checkbox in the “General” section. Make sure it’s unchecked so your Safari windows will not be closed when you quit the application.
Tips
If you’re using an iPad and split-screen is causing your Safari to take up only half the screen, you can disable it by dragging the grey line. For iPhone users, you can use desktop mode for Safari to access options that are not available in mobile mode.
Remember, Full Screen is something that applies to windows, not apps. So as long as you don’t close the window with File, Close Window, Command+w, or by clicking the red button, the window won’t be closed, even if the app is quit and restarted. This way, you won’t lose the Full Screen window.
FAQs
1. How can I set Safari to open in full-screen by default?
To set Safari to open in full-screen by default, you can go to “System Preferences” and then select “General.” Uncheck the box beside “Close windows when quitting an application” to ensure that your windows won’t be closed when you quit Safari.
2. Can I use keyboard shortcuts to make Safari full-screen?
Yes, you can use keyboard shortcuts like “Cmd + Ctrl + F” to make Safari full-screen. Once Safari is in full-screen mode, you can press the same shortcut buttons again or Esc to close full-screen.
3. How can I disable split-screen on Safari for iPad?
If split-screen is causing your Safari to take up only half the screen on your iPad, you can disable it by dragging the grey line.
4. What should I do if Safari always opens in Full Screen and I want to change the default?
If Safari always opens in Full Screen and you want to change the default, you can go to “System Preferences” and uncheck the box beside “Close windows when quitting an application.” This will prevent Safari from opening in Full Screen by default.
5. Can I access additional options in Safari using desktop mode on iPhone?
Yes, you can use desktop mode for Safari on iPhone to access options that are not available in mobile mode.
6. How can I ensure that Safari opens in full-screen every time I launch it?
To ensure that Safari opens in full-screen every time you launch it, you can follow the steps mentioned in the “Changing Settings” section of this article. By unchecking the box beside “Close windows when quitting an application” in the System Preferences, you can make sure that Safari opens in full-screen by default.