How to Exit Full Screen in Google Chrome

You can open and close full-screen mode in Google Chrome using keyboard shortcuts or the browser controls. In full-screen mode, the browser controls are hidden, but the menu can be reactivated by hovering over the appropriate location on your computer. This helps when you're viewing movies, graphics and websites that make use of the entire browser area. Learning the shortcuts for entering and leaving full-screen mode can help you work more efficiently with Web pages.

Windows

Place your mouse at the top of the screen in the center of the browser. Click the message to "Exit Full Screen."

Press the "F11" key when in full-screen mode to toggle between full screen and normal mode.

Click the wrench icon in the upper right corner of the browser window. Click "Full Screen" to leave full-screen mode.

Mac

Place your mouse icon in the upper right corner of the screen. Click the symbol with the two diagonal arrows to exit full screen mode.

Press "Command-Shift-F" to toggle between full screen and regular mode on your Mac.

Place your mouse at the top of the screen until the menu bar appears. Click the "View" menu and select "Exit Full Screen" from the drop-down menu to leave full-screen mode.