Reduce Size of Chrome in Full Screen Mode

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Reduce Size of Chrome in Full Screen Mode

I am operating Ventura 13.0.1 on MacBook. When I enlarge Chrome to full screen (by clicking the green button), the red/yellow/green buttons disappear altogether. At that point, I cannot get Chrome to fill less of my screen or to close. No amount of hovering on the upper left of the screen brings back the buttons. I am sure there is a simple way to manage the size of Chrome and I will be grateful to a som more knowledgeable user will take the time to explain it. Ron

MacBook Air 13″, 13.0

Posted on Jan 4, 2023 5:16 AM

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bc083

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Jan 4, 2023 5:46 AM in response to Hoosier2020air

Hm, that is curious. Are you experiencing the same issues with other applications when they are in full screen mode, or just Chrome? If the issue is only with Chrome, I'd first suggest making sure the application is up to date:

Quit Chrome
Open App Store
Click on "Updates"
If there is a Chrome update, install it
Open Chrome and see if the issue persists.

If you try this and it does not work, or if there are no available updates for Chrome, I'd suggest uninstalling the Chrome application and then reinstalling it:

Go to Applications folder
Click on Google Chrome
Press Command (⌘) + Delete to delete the application
Open App Store
Search for Google Chrome
Install Google Chrome
Open Chrome and see if the issue persists

I hope that this is helpful.

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bc083

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Jan 4, 2023 5:19 AM in response to Hoosier2020air

Try using the key combination Function (fn) + F to exit full screen mode.

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bc083

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Jan 4, 2023 7:15 AM in response to Hoosier2020air

Man, I am sorry to have had you go through all those steps to no avail!

I did some quick googling and wasn't able to find anyone reporting the same issue. The best advice that I have at this point would be to report the issue to google--you can find instructions on that here.

In your report, I would definitely include a screenshot as well as all of the following information:

Exact Mac Model (Apple logo menu>About This Mac)

Operating System name and version number

Everything that you have tried via this post (I would even include a link if you are able)

This will certainly not result in an immediate fix (nor does it guarantee a fix), but it's a step in the right direction.

You can also report the issue to Apple here.

Unfortunately, I am out of troubleshooting options myself. I wish you the best of luck and hope that someone else in the community might be able to provide further assistance!

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Jan 4, 2023 5:32 AM in response to bc083

Thank you for such a quick reply. Unfortunately, the suggestion does not seem to change the situation. I apply Fn + F to Chrome in full screen mode and nothing happens. I still have to exit by going to Force Quit.

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Jan 4, 2023 6:54 AM in response to Hoosier2020air

Thanks again. I do not have the issue of the missing red/yellow/green buttons with any other applications in full screen mode. I tried both suggestions but the situation remains the same. The App Store did not have any updates for Chrome. I reinstalled Chrome but the issue persists.

As I think about it now, I do not remember having this issue before the last update to Ventura, or perhaps even the coming of Ventura. But, of course, human memory is finite.

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Jan 4, 2023 7:18 AM in response to bc083

I want to say, formally, how much I appreciate your help. I will follow suggestions above with respect to reporting the issue to Google. A particular thanks for providing the link. I hope your 2023 is beginning in a good way.

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Reduce Size of Chrome in Full Screen Mode

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