HP Chromebook 14: How to Maximize Apps to Full Screen

Full Screen App Methods on HP Chromebook 14

• 💡 Two primary methods are available to put apps into full screen mode on the HP Chromebook 14.
• 🖱️ The first method involves opening an app and clicking the maximize button located in the window controls.
• ⌨️ The second method utilizes a dedicated maximize key on the Chromebook's keyboard.

Keyboard Maximize Key Functionality

• 📌 The maximize key, typically the fourth button from the left on the top row of the keyboard, not only maximizes but also puts the app into full screen mode.
• 🚫 In full screen mode, the top and bottom bars of the application window are hidden, providing a distraction-free experience.
• ⚠️ Unlike some other operating systems, the maximize key on this Chromebook does not support multi-finger trackpad gestures for maximization.

Managing Full Screen Apps and Desktops

• 🚀 To exit full screen mode, you can simply minimize the application.
• 💻 You can also enter full screen by hovering over the maximize button and selecting the 'full' option.
• ↔️ With three fingers, you can swipe up to open a new desktop and then use four fingers to swipe between full screen applications and your desktop.
• 🖥️ This functionality allows for seamless switching between different full screen apps and your main desktop environment.