How to open a Word file in full screen in Word 2007, 2010, 2016, 2019 easily

Opening a Word file in full screen is an interesting feature that allows users to view text and documents in full screen mode, without any visual obstacles such as toolbars that may hinder the view. This feature is quite handy if you are a Word or Powerpoint user who uses it for lecturing or presenting content.

In older versions of Word, this feature was integrated by default, but in newer versions of Word, it is hidden deep within the settings and you need to activate it to open it.

Benefits of opening a Word file in full screen?

Opening a Word file in full screen allows users to view text content on a larger screen and without being hindered by toolbars at the top of the screen. Additionally, if you are using Word or Powerpoint for lecturing or teaching purposes, opening a Word file in full screen mode can be very helpful in presenting or editing the text.

This feature is also suitable for tracking long texts, novels, or short stories, as it helps increase focus while working.

How to open a Word file in full screen in Word

How to open a Word file in full screen in Word 2003, 2007, 2010

In older versions of Word such as 2003 and 2007, opening a Word file in full screen is not too complicated as you can easily do it by manipulating the options on the menu bar.

Step 1: Open the Word file, select the View tab

Step 2: Click on Full Screen Reading to open the Word file in full screen.

Step 3: To exit full screen text, simply press the Esc button.

How to open a Word file in full screen in Word 2013, 2016, 2019

The interface of Word 2013, 2016, 2019 is quite similar on both Windows and macOS, so the method of opening a Word file in full screen mode is the same.

You may notice a small toolbar at the top of Word. It is called the Quick Access Toolbar and as the name suggests, it allows you to quickly access some Word features. You can actually use this toolbar to display the Word file in full screen. There is a command that you can add to the toolbar, and when you click on it, your document will be immediately displayed in full screen mode.

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Step 1: Click on the downward arrow symbol on the Quick Access Toolbar and a menu will appear as shown below. Select the option that says More Commands from this newly opened menu.

Step 2: The screen below lists the commands you can add to the toolbar, but it doesn’t show all the commands by default. To display all the available commands, select All Commands from the Choose commands from drop-down menu in the Customize the Quick Access Toolbar section.

Step 3: With all the commands displayed on the screen, look for the command that says Toggle Full Screen View. Click on it to select and then click on the Add button to add the command to the toolbar.

Step 4: You will see a new icon resembling a projection screen on the Quick Access Toolbar. Click on this icon to open the Word file in full screen. Click the OK button at the bottom to save the changes. Now you will see a new icon appearing on your Quick Access Toolbar.

Clicking on the icon will open your current document in full screen mode.

When you want to exit full screen mode, simply press Esc on the keyboard.

Note: The full screen mode icon will continue to appear on the toolbar. If you want to remove this command, you can do so by accessing the command tray used to add commands, selecting the command in the right pane, and clicking Remove.

Use shortcuts to open a Word file in full screen

One of the quickest and easiest ways to open a Word file in full screen mode in newer versions of Word is to use the full screen shortcut key. Although this option has been removed from the interface, the shortcut key still works. Here’s how to re-enable the Word full screen shortcut key.

Step 1: While you are viewing a document in normal mode and want to set it to full screen mode, simply press the Alt + V keys simultaneously on the keyboard.

Step 2: Then immediately press the U key on the keyboard, and your document will quickly display in full screen format.

Step 3: When you want to return to normal mode, simply press the Esc key.

Using Read Mode to open a Word file in full screen

Full screen mode in Word may not be the exact full screen solution for your document, but it does the job to some extent. It hides many formatting toolbars and other items from the screen, allowing you to focus on the document displayed on the screen. However, you will still see some options at the top, which cannot be removed in this mode.

To open a Word file in full screen mode in Word 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, click on the View menu while your document is open and select the Read Mode option.

To switch back to normal mode, press the Esc key on the keyboard.

Summary

The guide to opening a Word file in full screen mode helps users easily expand the view of the document, serving presentations very effectively. Word is a popular word processing tool, and mastering this tool, along with knowing some Word tricks, will certainly help you complete your work faster and better.

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