Internet Explorer tip: Full screen keyboard shortcut while browsing

March 23, 3:02 AMUsing Computers ExaminerHarold Nolte

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Do you sometimes wish you had more room to display the web page on the internet?  There is a simple way to go to “full screen” mode using a shortcut. 

When I say “full screen,” I’m not talking maximizing the window.  I mean you get the entire display.  The frame around the browser goes away and the taskbar at the bottom of the screen hides itself. 

To do this, hit the F11 key.  This shortcut is a “toggle,” which means hitting F11 again will restore your window back to its previous state. 

This shortcut works on both Firefox and Internet Explorer, and – according to the Google online help pages – will be available soon on Chrome.  All three browsers use F11 to set and reset full screen mode.  You can also use the menu option View | Full screen in Firefox and Internet Explorer to control this feature. 

This feature works whether your window is maximized or not.  Hitting F11 maximizes the window before going full screen.  Hitting F11 again restores the window to its previous state. 

When in full screen mode, you can even hit ALT+D to jump to the address bar, even though it is hidden.  Firefox makes the address bar appear and Internet Explorer doesn’t.  But both browsers let you type a new address while still in full screen mode.  Just hit ALT+D, type the new address and hit ENTER. 

The next time you want to see more of the display, remember this feature.  With one simple keystroke you will have as much screen real estate as you can possibly have. 

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