How do I exit split view and go back to full screen

Just like the title, how do I exit split view mode and enter full screen mode right away without having to press a button twice and wait 10+ seconds for all the animations to play through?


I would have thought the green button in the top left corner would have done it, but instead it does the opposite of what I expected, makes the app go to desktop mode.

MacBook Air, iOS 10.3.2

Posted on May 24, 2017 8:21 AM

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May 24, 2017 8:28 AM in response to keg55

@keg55 The link says:

Move the pointer to the top of the screen to show the window buttons, then click the full-screen button User uploaded file.

This button exits full screen mode.


@Stuart423

The button doesn't return them to their original positions of full screen.


Is there a User uploaded file button somewhere that I'm missing? It only showsUser uploaded file for me which exits full screen.

May 24, 2017 8:42 AM in response to Lorinh7

I believe what you just stated is what you have to do after exiting split screen. You can also invoke Mission Control and put an app in another Desktop, make it Full Screen then swipe between the two.


Sorry, I don't use Full Screen for anything. I use multiple Desktops in Mission Control to go back and forth.

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