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How to switch to full screen in Excel?

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This article compares two ways of getting full-screen mode in Excel, which can be helpful for you to expand the work area flexibly.

excel window

arrow blue right bubble 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:

click on the View tab and uncheck all types in the Show group to make the screen full

arrow blue right bubble 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:

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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:

Click Kutools > View > Work Area

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:

Excel will be switched to the full screen view

Notes:
  • You also can click the last icon switch 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 second icon to hide status bar
    • Click the third icon to hide status bar and formula bar, see screenshot:
      Click the third icon to hide status bar and formula bar
  • 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.
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