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minimize and maximize bar disappear in full screen

when I enter full screen on chrome or safari, the minimize, maximize, and close buttons disappear and aren't available even if I move my mouse to the upper-hand corner. I can only minimize the screen by using Fn+F and I've tried resetting everything already.

Posted on Nov 4, 2022 12:36 PM

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Nov 6, 2022 2:07 PM in response to AIR170

Hi AIR170,


For help with the showing the toolbar in browsers while working in full screen, test the steps below found in the guide page here: Customize toolbars on Mac


"Hide or show the toolbar: Choose View > Hide Toolbar or View > Show Toolbar. While working in full screen for some apps, choose View > Always Show Toolbar in Full Screen."


You can also check your desktop and dock settings with the help of the guide here: Change Desktop & Dock settings on Mac


If the issue continues, test while booted to safe mode. How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support


Cheers.



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