How to switch to full screen in Excel?
This article compares two ways of getting full-screen mode in Excel, which can be helpful for you to expand the work area flexibly.
- Full-Screen Mode in Excel
- Switch to full screen and other two types of screen view with Kutools for Excel
Full-Screen Mode in Excel
The full-screen mode of Excel will hide the ribbon, status bar, and formula bar.
In Excel, click on the View tab and uncheck all types in the Show group to make the screen full. See screenshot:
Switch to full screen and other two types of screen view with Kutools for Excel
Kutools for Excel, a robust third-party add-in, offers several options to maximize the Excel workspace, making it easier to focus on your data without the distraction of menu ribbons or toolbars. These options are conveniently accessible via a floating toolbar located in the upper right corner of the Excel window. Here’s a breakdown of the screen view options provided by Kutools for Excel:
After installing Kutools for Excel, you can quickly switch to full screen view by applying Work Area.
1. Click Kutools > View > Work Area. See screenshots:
2. As soon as clicking Work Area, Excel will be switched to the full screen view which hides formula bar, status bar and ribbon, see screenshot:
- You also can click the last icon
to switch to this type of screen view.
- In addition to this type of screen view, you also can switch to other two types of screen view by applying Work Area of Kutools for Excel.
Click the second icon to hide status bar,see screenshot:
- Click the third icon to hide status bar and formula bar, see screenshot:
If you want to stop or exit this utility, just click the first icon in the Work Area Size, it will return to the normal view.
- To use this feature, you should install Kutools for Excel first, please click to download and have a 30-day free trial now.
- To know more detail information about Work Area, go to Work Area Size.
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