If you're working with a small screen or just need to focus on one specific app, you can use full-screen mode in macOS to brush unused apps aside and commit your entire screen to a single app.

Mostly what I will end up playing is Starcraft 2, which I could run in a window, however if you use the top edge the Mac Toolbar comes up and gets in the way. Essentially what I'm asking is, is there a way to run games full screen but be able to switch to other apps without closing the game.

How to enter full-screen mode

1. In the top left corner of the app window, click the full-screen button. It's green and looks like two arrows pointing outward

2. Alternatively, use the keyboard shortcut Control + Command + F.

Navigating full-screen mode

• To access to the Mac menu bar, hover your cursor over the top of the screen. The menu bar will drop down so you can access its tools.
• If you need to get access to the Dock, just move your cursor toward the Dock. The Dock is either on the left, right, or bottom of your Mac's screen.
• To switch between apps while in full-screen mode, you can use a three-finger swipe gesture on your Mac trackpad or use the Command + Tab shortcut keys.

How to exit full-screen mode

1. Hover your cursor over the top left corner of the screen until you see the window bar. Then click the Exit full-screen button. It's red and looks like an X.

2. Alternatively, use the keyboard shortcut Control + Command + F.

Questions?

Anything we missed? Run into any trouble using full-screen mode? Gimme a shout in the comments below or over on Twitter!

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