After I upgraded to Sequoia 15.2, the Messenger window always opens nearly full screen. Yes, I can resize it every time, but surely it can be told to open in a tall skinny window as it used to do. But I cannot figure out how. Please advise. And please note that I do not want to resize it every time I open the app. TIA
Mac mini, macOS 15.2
The Apple app is called Messages. You stated Messenger. Did you mean Messages, the Apple app?
Give this a try: boot into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and test to see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and test again.
NOTE 1: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 minutes as it's doing the following;
• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed
• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)
• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically
• Disables user-installed fonts
• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files
NOTE 2: if you have a wireless keyboard with rechargeable batteries connect it with its charging cable before booting into Safe Mode. This makes it act as a wired keyboard as will insure a successful boot into Safe Mode.
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Agniss wrote:
After I upgraded to Sequoia 15.2, the Messenger window always opens nearly full screen. Yes, I can resize it every time, but surely it can be told to open in a tall skinny window as it used to do. But I cannot figure out how. Please advise. And please note that I do not want to resize it every time I open the app. TIA
Messenger(?)
for your third party app —if in doubt search the developers website or contact their: Support/Help/FAQ/Known issues/compatibility/updates…
https://www.messenger.com/help/search/?helpref=search&query=video%20background
..." there is no direct way to set a default resize screen size for Facebook Messenger on either desktop or mobile; the window will generally open to its last used size unless you manually resize it each time you open the app....
Default Window Size Message app - Apple Community
Yes, thank you Old Toad. I corrected myself and Apple in its wisdom deleted my post and said I'd already asked that and couldn't ask it again. Yes, I meant Messages, and spellcheck didn't like it. Sloppy me, for not proofreading.
But it does not open to the last size used. What do you mean by "for your third party app"?
FWIW, typos are common on here. There's no need to start a new thread because of them. You can and have corrected yourself here. 😎
Apple wouldn't let me edit it, or I didn't see how to do that. Old Toad has solved my problem, thank you.
You're welcome. You only have 15 mins to edit a post.
So the Safe Mode boot fixed it? Glad to hear you've got it solved.
Messenger window opens too big
