How to Enable Full-Screen Mode in the New Microsoft Whiteboard App
Question details
The user is trying to activate full-screen mode using the F11 key in the new unified Microsoft Whiteboard application but finds the feature is no longer working.
- Product
- Microsoft Whiteboard
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Displaying the Microsoft Whiteboard application on large company screens where a clean, distraction-free view without taskbars or title bars is required.
- Observed behavior
- The F11 keyboard shortcut does not activate full-screen mode, leaving the application title bar and operating system taskbar visible on the display.
Ensure you are running the latest version of the Microsoft Whiteboard app, as Microsoft periodically releases updates that restore legacy features based on user feedback.
Submit a Feature Request via the Microsoft Feedback Portal
Since the new unified app does not currently support native full-screen mode, the official course of action is to provide feedback to Microsoft to prioritize restoring this feature.
The unified version of Microsoft Whiteboard currently lacks native full-screen support (F11). Microsoft is actively collecting user feedback to prioritize features that were present in previous desktop versions.
Open your web browser and navigate to the official Microsoft Feedback Portal specifically designated for Microsoft Whiteboard.
Use the search bar to look for existing threads mentioning 'full screen mode' or 'F11 functionality' and upvote them to increase their visibility to developers.
If no relevant thread exists, click the option to create a new submission, detailing how the lack of full-screen mode affects your workflow on company displays.
Use Browser Full-Screen with the Web Version
Utilize the web-based version of Microsoft Whiteboard as a temporary workaround to achieve a full-screen display.
Enhance Your Presentations and Brainstorming with WPS Office
While waiting for Microsoft Whiteboard updates, consider WPS Office for your presentation and collaborative needs. It's a free, lightweight, and fully compatible Office alternative that offers powerful presentation tools with native full-screen support.
- 1. Download and Install: Visit the official WPS Office website to download the free suite and follow the installation prompts.
- 2. Open WPS Presentation: Launch WPS Presentation to create or open an existing slide deck for your meeting.
- 3. Start Full-Screen Mode: Click the 'Slide Show' tab and select 'From Beginning', or simply press F5 to enter true full-screen mode without any visible taskbars.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Microsoft remove the F11 full-screen feature in the new Whiteboard?
Microsoft transitioned to a unified app architecture to provide a consistent experience across all platforms (web, desktop, and mobile). During this rebuild, some previous desktop-specific features like the native F11 full-screen mode were temporarily omitted, with plans to add them back based on user demand.
Can I roll back to the previous version of Microsoft Whiteboard?
Rolling back is generally not supported for individual users, as apps managed through the Microsoft Store update automatically. However, if your organization uses enterprise deployment via IT management tools, your administrator might be able to restore and lock an older app package.
Is there a keyboard shortcut to hide the Whiteboard toolbar?
In the new unified version, you can click on the blank workspace canvas to minimize some of the floating toolbars, but there is currently no dedicated keyboard shortcut to completely hide the OS taskbar and application title bar simultaneously.
