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Safari graphical glitches on full-screen video

• Thread starter thanos.nik
• Start date Jun 21, 2018
• Tags bug glitch high sierra macbook air macos 10.13.5 video
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• Jun 21, 2018

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• Jun 23, 2018
• Jun 24, 2018

attackment said: I have exactly problem No.2, and I hope someone steps in here to help us. Click to expand...

thanos.nik said: Yes, I think this could be somewhat widespread, since I haven't tweaked my computer much or added many non-apple apps. On which mac does this happen for you? I have an early 2015 MacBook Air. I also noticed this doesn't occur on Chrome. Click to expand...

macrumors 6502a

I don't see any of that. I'm on 10.13.5 with a late 2013 15" rMBP and a 2010 Mac Pro 5,1. Always watch full screen on Safari with no problems.  

MSastre said: I don't see any of that. I'm on 10.13.5 with a late 2013 15" rMBP and a 2010 Mac Pro 5,1. Always watch full screen on Safari with no problems. Click to expand...

• Jun 25, 2018

thanos.nik said: Hmm... Then perhaps it's a MacBook Air issue... If we get more MBA users to chime in we could figure this out. It could have something to do also with non-Retina displays and Metal. What kind of display is your Mac Pro connected to? Click to expand...

I have retina 13' MacBook Pro early 2015. I have same problem as you guys have for number 2 but the problem issued in iTunes, not safari... but I found workaround which I adjust display from default to scaled and press any button except default for scaled.  

• Jun 26, 2018

Tsuchan21 said: I have retina 13' MacBook Pro early 2015. I have same problem as you guys have for number 2 but the problem issued in iTunes, not safari... but I found workaround which I adjust display from default to scaled and press any button except default for scaled. Click to expand...

Oh yeah I already report this problem four times so we are stuck with this workaround or downgrade to Sierra which it still works perfectly with recent iTunes... so does it work or not for safari issue number 2? Also I'm sorry I can't help you with issue number 1...  

• Jul 16, 2018

Tsuchan21 said: Oh yeah I already report this problem four times so we are stuck with this workaround or downgrade to Sierra which it still works perfectly with recent iTunes... so does it work or not for safari issue number 2? Also I'm sorry I can't help you with issue number 1... Click to expand...

Hey, I'm sorry to hear that workaround solution are not working for you... so did you update to 13.6? All I advised that you guys might need to feedback to apple inc about this safari situation. I'm on Sierra on my original partition and download Mojave public beta on second partition: they finally fixed that iTunes video situation... but you can wait for Mojave public release until then, either you can downgrade to Sierra (for that you need to backup from that Time Machine) but I doubt that you like it or you stuck with High Sierra and you could wait for Mojave public release... I heard that there is 13.6 is last version for High Sierra... also you could check Apple community for solution as well... I'm curious which video are you checking on safari issues; I could check it on Mojave beta for you (if I did check and didn't work; I will report it as beta issue)... but sadly I heard that beta 4 just came out for developers so...  

kaeferfreund

• Sep 26, 2018

still not fixed for me. Any known workarounds other than changing the resolution?  

• Oct 7, 2018

thanos.nik said: Hello everyone. I have noticed various bugs since I upgraded to High Sierra almost one year ago (this has been the release with the most bugs for me) and some of them have remained consistent throughout the various updates that 10.13 has received. I am currently running 10.13.5. There are two glitches I've noticed on Safari while playing back video in full-screen. They seem to happen randomly so I have no idea what causes them or how to fix them. Both of them happen after the player controls have disappeared. (See images attached for both) No.1: Stuttering Video View attachment 767200 No.2: Diagonal Stretch on Video View attachment 767203 View attachment 767204 As you can see on the second one the image stretches and wraps around the screen. After moving the cursor on both occasions the glitch goes away and comes back after the cursor disappears again. Has anyone else seen this or found a fix? It's really annoying having to watch videos in windowed mode. PS: I had to use my phone to capture the bugs, because during screen capture they would go away. Click to expand...

• Oct 9, 2018

kaeferfreund said: still not fixed for me. Any known workarounds other than changing the resolution? Click to expand...

Nathan1969 said: [doublepost=1538913600][/doublepost]I have been having the exact same issue diagonal image ( No 2) On my brand new Mac book air. I am running High Sierra.10.13.6 Any news on a fix? Click to expand...

thanos.nik said: Sadly, we haven't found anything still. Some people say this gets fixed on macOS Mojave 10.14.1, but not everyone has a compatible machine, of course. Also, I discovered a new way to cause this glitch, by scaling a full screen video using the touchpad and stopping mid-scale. [doublepost=1539076595][/doublepost] It seems like Apple won't be issuing another update to High Sierra, and will be fixing this during the Mojave cycle... No known fixes at the moment, however using another browser works for some people. Click to expand...

• Oct 13, 2018

Nathan1969 said: Thanks for the feed back Click to expand...

• Oct 17, 2018

lintabutt said: im having the exact same problem but in both safari and chrome - however, Firefox seems to be working perfectly fine for now. Is anyone else having issues with chrome too?? [doublepost=1539468862][/doublepost] I'm seeing some glitches too when I'm in full screen on either Netflix or youtube both in safari and chrome...is it happening only on chrome for you? I recently purchased the Mac so im really worried its something serious but the guys at the apple store advised me to wait for the next update! Click to expand...

• Oct 27, 2018

yes Apple is working on this, but i hope they will fix safari in both High Sierra and Mojave  

• Oct 31, 2018

for me, full screen video glitch is now fixed on mojave latest release  

• Nov 15, 2018

Problem still here with latest Mojave. Do we have an official answer from Apple? What's the deal with this issue?  

• Jan 16, 2019

gelazari said: Problem still here with latest Mojave. Do we have an official answer from Apple? What's the deal with this issue? Click to expand...

• Jan 17, 2019

thanos.nik said: Does this also happen on 10.14.2? Which of the two issues are you having? Stuttering video or skewed? Click to expand...

• Oct 27, 2019

ye_sobreiro

• Dec 19, 2020

I have the solution for No.2. Change the resolution of your display in system preferences. Your image won't look as nice but the problem seems to get fixed...  

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Force YouTube videos to play full-screen in Safari on iPad

By Charlie Sorrel • 11:00 am, March 26, 2018

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If you’re watching YouTube on your iPhone or Mac, then you can just tap a button to watch the video in proper full-screen, just you and a skateboarding dog, with nothing to distract you. But on the iPad, the same “full-screen” button just maximizes the video into the browser tab, with all the Safari chrome still surrounding it. And because it doesn’t use the native iOS video view, you can’t watch the video in Picture in Picture mode.

Happily, we can fix that. Today we’ll see how to make YouTube play its video in full screen on your iPad, with one tap, using a bookmarklet.

How to force full-screen video in YouTube on iPad

First we have to give up on the idea of YouTube actually letting use do this simple thing. There’s no trick in the YouTube settings that will enable full-screen. If you try to get around the mobile limitations by asking Safari to load the desktop version of the site, you’re out of luck. As soon as you hit the full-screen button, you get a message telling you that the browser isn’t supported.

But there are a few ways to get full screen YouTube video on the iPad.

Use this bookmarklet to view YouTube in full-screen on iPad

If you find yourself on the youtube site, then the best way to view a video in full screen is to use my bookmarklet. This will force the video to display in Mobile Safari’s native full-screen mode, with full support for the skip forward and skip back buttons, Picture-in-Picture, and keyboard shortcuts to control playback. Here’s the Javascript, which you can paste into a bookmarklet using these instructions .

javascript:document.querySelector("video").webkitEnterFullScreen ();

Or, if you’re reading on your Mac, you can just drag the bookmarklet to Safari’s bookmark bar, and it will sync to your iPad and iPhone via iCloud. I can’t put the link here in the blog post, thanks to WordPress limitations, but I copied it over to the Bookmarkify bookmark-sharing site:  Full Screen Video bookmarklet .

Now, whenever you’re watching a video on YouTube, just tap this bookmarklet, and you’ll instantly switch to proper, native full-screen view.

Use this bookmarklet to view YouTube Picture-in-Picture on iPad

What about Picture in Picture? This lets you float a video window over the rest of your apps on the iPad. You can access PiP from the full-screen video view, but you can also use the following code. As above, either roll your own, or drag to the bookmarks bar in Safari for Macby following this   PiP link at Bookmarkify

javascript:document.querySelector("video").webkitSetPresentationMode("picture-in-picture");

Works on Mac, and other sites, too

Bonus: Both these bookmarklets also work on your Mac, so you can quickly switch to a PiP view, for example. They should also work on any video site, not just YouTube. Also, you may find that once you have used this bookmarklet in a Mobile Safari tab, its effect is persistent. That is, any other YouTube video you browse to in the same tab will also expand to full screen just by pinching out.

Alternatives

Here are a couple of other ways to get full-screen video on your iPad.

This is likely the option Google wants you to take. If you download the YouTube app, you will be able to watch video full-screen. There are plenty of YouTube apps around, but I don’t find any of them any less badly-designed than the YouTube site, so I don’t use one.

Use DuckDuckGo

DuckDuckGo is a great alternative search engine. Unlike Google, it doesn’t track you, it keeps your search history private, it lets you do proper image searches, and it lets you watch YouTube videos full-screen, direct from he search results page. Say you wanted to watch one of Cult of Mac’s amazing videos in full screen. Just search Duck Duck Go , and you’ll see a grid of video results. Tap one, and you’ll be able to pinch to zoom the video to full screen, as nature intended.

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Make mac safari go full screen & more ways to expand your viewport.

Apple Mac users can customize Safari to see more content from a website and less browser chrome by using full screen, zooming, and hiding controls.

Apple 's Safari browser for the Mac is more customizable than ever and there are several ways to expand the viewport to show more of a website at once, including full screen mode. When looking at a photo or a video, more is usually better and the same is true of data-heavy websites that may have several large tables filled with relevant information. Fitting that all in on a MacBook screen might be a tight squeeze.

It feels like Safari has been around forever, but Apple first launched its browser in 2003. Before that, Mac users primarily relied upon Microsoft's Internet Explorer , although, Opera, Netscape, and Mozilla were well known and good solutions as well. Google's Chrome followed soon after and, over the years, the browser wars have settled into a fairly consistent rendering and performance level, making the differentiating factor more about user-friendliness as well as   the overall look and feel of the browser. Apple usually opts for minimizing the appearance and letting the website shine, but there are ways to show even more of a website's content with Safari.

Related: How To Clear Cookies On A MacBook & Why You Should

Switching to full screen mode is the quickest way to hide all of Safari's chrome, the developer terminology for the user interface, including the address bar, tab bar, and any other controls that are open. Basically, the entire screen becomes a window to the current website. To enter full screen on a MacBook , simply hold the globe key, also known as the function key, and tap the letter 'F.' Tapping the escape key will exit full screen mode. On a Mac that doesn't have such a key on its keyboard, a combination of control and the command key, which looks a bit like a four-leaf clover, plus the letter 'F' switches to full-screen. This is as much screen space as possible, but there is a way to see even more of a web page. Also, Apple gives Safari users ways to minimize the chrome without hiding it all.

See More Website, Less Safari

With Safari on the Mac, some controls can be hidden to allow more room for content while keeping the tab bar visible. Under the View menu, there are options to show or hide the favorites bar and sidebar. Full screen can be accessed from this menu as well. Reader mode, also found there, offers a different type of content viewing that hides ads and removes the website's styling, instead formatting the page in a narrow column with a large font. For anyone looking for a distraction-free view of an article, going to Reader and full screen displays the words and photos in a minimalist fashion. For those running macOS Monterey , opening preferences from the Safari menu and choosing compact tabs will merge the search field and the tab bar together, an easy way to gain vertical space, which is tight on a MacBook, but might be less of an issue on a desktop Mac.

Another way to view more of a website on a Mac computer is to zoom out, which is easily accomplished by holding the command key and tapping the minus key. Zooming back in is done with a combination of command and equals key, which is the same key used for the plus sign but there is no need to hold the shift key. Command plus the zero key restores the zoom level to normal. Zooming affects both text, images and other graphics on a page and Safari remembers the zoom level set for each website, so upon returning it will default to the magnification used at the last visit, which is a nice touch by Apple . If there is a need to reduce images and graphics on a website, but keep text readable, under the advanced preferences pane, there is an option to set a minimum font size. Apple's Safari offers several ways to customize the view of a website to help the user see more of the content and less of the browser.

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Wondering why YouTube is not switching to full screen in Safari on your Mac?

Not being able to watch your favorite YouTube creators in full screen can be frustrating.

If you are reading this, we can assume that YouTube is not switching to full screen in Safari on your Mac . 

Now, there are several reasons why you may encounter this problem. 

Faulty versions of Safari are the most common culprit for this issue. However, it can also be due to corrupted browsing data or incompatible extensions. 

Today, we will show you what to do if YouTube is not switching to full screen in Safari on your Mac. 

Let’s begin!

1. Restart Safari. 

If something isn’t working on your browser, the first thing you should do is restart it. An error may have occurred on Safari, preventing YouTube from entering full screen. 

Here’s how you can properly close Safari: 

• Make sure that Safari is in front of your screen. 
• Now, click on Safari in the upper left corner of your display. 
• Choose Force Quit Safari to stop the app from running. 

Once done, relaunch Safari and see if you can now watch YouTube videos in full screen. 

2. Restart Your Mac. 

Like restarting Safari, restarting your Mac should resolve temporary bugs and errors.

Follow the steps below to restart your Mac: 

• Access the Apple Menu by clicking the Apple icon in the upper left corner of your screen. 
• Choose the Restart option from the drop-down menu. 
• Click on Restart in the dialog box that appeared to confirm your action. 

Wait for your Mac to restart. Go back to Safari to check if the problem is solved. 

3. Use Private Browsing 

If restarting your Mac did not work, try accessing YouTube in Private Mode on Safari. 

When using a Private Window, your previous history and data are not used, which could be corrupted. 

Here’s how you can open a private window: 

• Press the Command + Shift + N keys on your keyboard. 
• In the upper left corner of your screen, click on File > New Private Window . 

Try watching a YouTube video in full screen to check if the problem is solved. 

If you can watch videos in full screen on a private window, there might be an issue with your browsing data. 

Head to method 5 to clear Safari’s data. 

4. Disable Extensions. 

Safari extensions are helpful tools that provide additional features to your browser. However, not all browser extensions are properly optimized. This could cause issues for some websites.

Check your extensions if you encounter problems playing videos in full screen. 

Here’s what you need to do: 

• Launch Safari on your Mac. 
• In the upper left corner, click on Safari > Preferences (or Settings). 
• Now, go to the Extensions tab. 
• Uncheck the checkbox beside the extension to disable it.

Try playing another YouTube video to check if the problem is solved. 

If you are able to enter full screen, it means one of your extensions is the culprit. Enable your extensions one by one until YouTube stops entering full screen again. 

The last extension you’ve enabled is the one causing problems. Uninstall the extension or look for an alternative. 

5. Clear Browsing Data. 

Corrupted browsing data could also cause YouTube videos not to enter full screen. Clear your browsing data to rule out possible issues.

• Now, open the Safari tab in the upper left corner. 
• Choose Clear History in the drop-down menu. 
• On the pop-up window, change the target time range to All History . 
• Click on Clear History to start the process. 

Once done, log in to your YouTube account and see if you can play videos in full screen. 

Related: How to Fix Links Not Working in Safari

6. Update Your System. 

There might be a bug or glitch within Safari that prevents videos from playing on full screen. 

To rule this out, update your Mac’s software to get the latest version of Safari. Software updates should also patch bugs and errors within your system. 

Follow the guide below to update your Mac: 

• Click on the Apple icon in the upper left corner of your screen. 
• Now, choose System Settings or System Preferences . 
• If you choose System Settings , click on General on the left side window. Then click on Software Update on the right. 
• If you choose  System Preferences , click on Software Update . 
• Wait for your Mac to check for updates. 
• If there’s an available update, click on Update Now or Upgrade Now . 

• If you are using a MacBook, make sure that your battery is at least 50% charged. You can just leave it plugged into the wall outlet during the update. 
• Your Mac can restart several times while installing the update.
• The update progress bar might also appear to be stuck. When this happens, don’t do anything. Software updates can take several minutes to complete.

If your Mac won’t boot after the update , you can check our in-depth guide on how to resolve this issue.

7. Contact Apple. 

At this point, we suggest that you leave the matter to the professionals. 

Head to Apple’s support page and look for the issue you’re experiencing. If there’s an available solution, it should appear in the results tab. You’ll also see related articles about the problem.

If you want faster action, you can visit the nearest Apple Store to have your Mac checked by a professional. 

That ends our guide on what to do if YouTube is not switching to full screen in Safari on your Mac. If you have other concerns, leave a comment below, and we’ll do our best to respond. 

If this guide helped you, please share it. 

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Making Safari Full-Screen

Changing settings.

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Do you want Safari to fill the screen instead of looking like a window every time you open it? Fortunately, you're just a few menu clicks away from that! By default, Safari will open as a window, but this wikiHow article teaches how to have Safari on your Mac open in full-screen all the time!

Things You Should Know

• Maximize Safari by clicking the green icon and selecting "Enter Full Screen."
• Alternatively, use keyboard shortcuts like "Cmd + Ctrl + F" to make Safari full-screen.
• Once Safari is in full-screen mode, go to "System Settings > General" and uncheck the box next to "Close windows…"

• Alternatively, press a keyboard shortcut to enter Full Screen without using your mouse. For macOS Big Sur and earlier, press Cmd + Ctrl + F . For macOS Monterey and later, press Fn + F . [2] X Research source Press those shortcut buttons again or Esc to close full-screen.
• Move your mouse over areas to reveal hidden objects when Safari is full screen. For example, the Dock is hidden when you use Safari in full screen. Simply make it appear again by moving your mouse to wherever your Dock is.

• If you're using an older version of macOS, "System Settings" will instead be "System Preferences."

• If you're using an older macOS version, this is a checkbox in "General" instead. Make sure it's unchecked so your Safari windows will not be closed when you quit the application.
• Press Cmd + Q to quit Safari without closing any windows. If you go to your open windows and close them with "Cmd + W," then you won't be able to restore that window by opening Safari again. Instead, press Cmd + Q to be able to re-open that window in full-screen mode whenever you open Safari.

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• If you're using an iPad and split-screen is causing your Safari to take up only half the screen, disable it by dragging the grey line. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
• If you're using an iPhone, use desktop mode for Safari to access options you don't have using mobile-mode. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0

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Introduction

Making Safari full screen on your Mac can provide a more immersive browsing experience, allowing you to focus on the content without distractions. Whether you're watching videos, browsing the web, or working on a project, utilizing the full screen mode in Safari can maximize your viewing area and enhance your productivity.

By following a few simple steps, you can easily toggle between the standard windowed mode and the full screen mode in Safari. This feature is particularly useful when you want to make the most of your screen real estate, especially on smaller devices like laptops or desktops with multiple applications running simultaneously.

In the following guide, we will walk you through the straightforward process of making Safari full screen on your Mac. Whether you're a seasoned Mac user or just getting started with your Apple device, this step-by-step tutorial will equip you with the knowledge to seamlessly transition between the standard and full screen modes in Safari. Let's dive in and explore how to make the most of your browsing experience with Safari on your Mac.

Step 1: Open Safari

To begin the process of making Safari full screen on your Mac, you first need to open the Safari web browser . Safari is the default browser on Mac devices, offering a seamless and intuitive browsing experience. Here's how you can open Safari:

Locate the Safari Icon : On your Mac's desktop or in the Applications folder, look for the iconic compass-shaped Safari logo. It's typically located in the Dock at the bottom of the screen for quick access. If it's not there, you can find it in the Applications folder.

Click on the Safari Icon : Once you've located the Safari icon, simply click on it to launch the Safari browser. This action will open a new Safari window, ready for you to start browsing the web.

Use Spotlight Search : An alternative method to open Safari is by using Spotlight Search. Simply press Command + Space to open Spotlight, then type "Safari" and press Enter. This will launch Safari without the need to manually locate the application icon.

Utilize Siri : If you prefer a hands-free approach, you can use Siri to open Safari. Simply say "Hey Siri, open Safari," and the browser will launch, allowing you to proceed with the next steps to make it full screen.

Once Safari is open, you're ready to move on to the next step and learn how to make it full screen on your Mac. Opening Safari is the initial step in the process, setting the stage for an enhanced browsing experience as you navigate the web and access your favorite websites and online content.

Step 2: Click on the Full Screen Button

Once Safari is open on your Mac, the next step is to activate the full screen mode. This simple action can significantly enhance your browsing experience, especially when you want to focus on the content without any distractions. Here's how you can seamlessly transition Safari into full screen mode:

Locate the Full Screen Button : At the top right corner of the Safari window, you'll find the full screen button. It's represented by two diagonal arrows pointing towards the corners of the screen. This button is designed to maximize the Safari window to fill the entire screen, providing an immersive browsing experience.

Click on the Full Screen Button : With Safari open, simply move your cursor to the top right corner of the window to reveal the full screen button. Once you've located the button, click on it to activate the full screen mode. As you click the button, Safari will seamlessly expand to occupy the entire screen, removing any distractions and maximizing your viewing area.

Enjoy the Full Screen Experience : After clicking the full screen button, Safari will smoothly transition into full screen mode, allowing you to immerse yourself in the content without any clutter from the browser interface or other applications. Whether you're watching videos, reading articles, or working on web-based projects, the full screen mode in Safari provides a clean and focused environment for your browsing activities.

Access the Menu Bar : In full screen mode, the menu bar at the top of the screen may temporarily disappear to provide a truly immersive experience. However, you can easily access it by moving your cursor to the top of the screen, causing the menu bar to reappear. This allows you to access Safari's features and settings while still enjoying the full screen view.

By clicking on the full screen button, you can seamlessly transition Safari into a distraction-free, immersive browsing experience on your Mac. This feature is particularly useful when you want to make the most of your screen real estate, especially on smaller devices like laptops or desktops with multiple applications running simultaneously. With Safari in full screen mode, you can fully engage with the content and enjoy a more focused browsing experience.

Step 3: Exit Full Screen Mode

Exiting full screen mode in Safari on your Mac is a straightforward process that allows you to seamlessly transition back to the standard windowed mode. While the full screen mode provides an immersive browsing experience, there are instances where you may need to exit this mode to access other applications or simply prefer a traditional windowed view. Here's how you can easily exit full screen mode in Safari:

Utilize the Full Screen Button : To exit full screen mode, move your cursor to the top right corner of the screen to reveal the full screen button. This button, represented by two diagonal arrows pointing towards the corners of the screen, is the key to toggling between full screen and windowed modes. Once you've located the button, click on it to exit full screen mode.

Use the Escape Key : An alternative method to exit full screen mode is by using the Escape key on your keyboard . Simply press the "Esc" key, typically located in the top left corner of the keyboard, to seamlessly transition Safari from full screen to the standard windowed mode. This quick keyboard shortcut provides a convenient way to exit full screen mode without the need to locate and click the full screen button.

Access the Menu Bar : In full screen mode, the menu bar at the top of the screen may temporarily disappear to provide a truly immersive experience. However, you can easily access it by moving your cursor to the top of the screen, causing the menu bar to reappear. From the menu bar, you can click on the green "Full Screen" button to exit this mode and return Safari to the standard windowed view.

Swipe Gesture on Trackpad : If you're using a trackpad with your Mac, you can exit full screen mode in Safari using a simple swipe gesture. Place three fingers on the trackpad and swipe upwards to reveal Mission Control. From there, you can click on the Safari window to exit full screen mode and return to the standard view.

By following these simple steps, you can effortlessly exit full screen mode in Safari on your Mac, allowing you to seamlessly transition back to the standard windowed mode. Whether you prefer the immersive experience of full screen browsing or need to access other applications, the flexibility to toggle between these modes provides a seamless and intuitive browsing experience on your Mac.

In conclusion, mastering the art of making Safari full screen on your Mac empowers you to harness the full potential of your browsing experience. By seamlessly transitioning between the standard windowed mode and the immersive full screen mode, you can tailor your browsing environment to suit your preferences and maximize your productivity.

The process of making Safari full screen on your Mac is remarkably simple, yet it yields significant benefits. Whether you're engrossed in streaming videos, conducting research, or working on web-based projects, the full screen mode in Safari provides a distraction-free canvas for your browsing activities. This feature is particularly valuable on Mac devices with smaller screens, where every inch of real estate matters.

By clicking on the full screen button, you can instantly immerse yourself in the content, free from the clutter of browser interfaces and other applications. This seamless transition into full screen mode allows you to focus on the task at hand, whether it's reading articles, engaging with multimedia content, or collaborating on web-based platforms.

Furthermore, the ability to exit full screen mode with ease ensures that you have the flexibility to adapt your browsing environment to your needs. Whether you prefer the immersive experience of full screen browsing or need to access other applications, Safari on your Mac offers a seamless transition between these modes, enhancing your overall browsing experience.

In essence, the process of making Safari full screen on your Mac is a gateway to a more immersive, focused, and productive browsing experience. By leveraging this feature, you can optimize your screen real estate, minimize distractions, and engage with online content in a more meaningful way. Whether you're a casual web surfer, a content creator, or a professional researcher, the ability to seamlessly toggle between windowed and full screen modes in Safari empowers you to tailor your browsing environment to suit your unique preferences and workflow.

So, the next time you embark on a browsing session on your Mac, remember that the full screen mode in Safari is just a click away, ready to elevate your browsing experience to new heights. Embrace the immersive potential of full screen browsing and unlock a world of focused productivity and content engagement with Safari on your Mac.

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5 Ways to Fix Safari Not Playing Videos on iPhone

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• Disabling third-party extensions and resetting experimental features can help resolve issues with Safari.
• Ensure you haven’t enabled any content restrictions on your iPhone.
• You can consider changing the default web browser on your iPhone if nothing else works.

Fix 1: Disable Extensions

Using third-party extensions in Safari can occasionally interfere with its video playback functionality. Try temporarily disabling all extensions to see if that resolves the issue.

Step 1: Open the Settings app, scroll down to Safari , and tap it.

Step 2: Go to Extensions and turn off all your extensions one by one.

Fix 2: Reset Experimental Features

Did you recently tweak any experimental features in Safari? If so, you could experience such issues. Try resetting all experimental features and playing the video again.

Step 1: Open the Settings app and head to Safari > Advanced .

Step 2: Tap Feature Flags and select Reset All to Defaults from the following menu.

Fix 3: Turn Off Content and Privacy Restrictions

If you’ve been using the Screen Time feature on your iPhone to impose content or privacy restrictions, remember that these settings can block certain apps, content types, and websites. Hence, it’s best to turn them off.

Step 1: Open the Settings app and navigate to Screen Time .

Step 2: Tap Content & Privacy Restrictions and turn off the toggle in the following menu.

Fix 4: Ensure JavaScript is Enabled

JavaScript is a programming language that developers use to incorporate various features on websites. However, if JavaScript is disabled on your iPhone, these features may not work properly, leading to issues such as videos not playing.

Step 1: Launch the Settings app on your iPhone and go to Safari .

Step 2: Scroll down to tap Advanced and turn on the toggle for JavaScript .

Fix 5: Clear Safari History and Data

Clearing existing browsing data is an effective method for troubleshooting various issues with Safari, including the one you’re experiencing.

Step 1: Open the Settings app and scroll down to tap on Safari .

Step 2: Tap Clear History and Website Data . Choose All history and tap Clear History to confirm.

If Safari won’t play videos after clearing the browsing data, try updating your iPhone to the latest iOS version and resetting network settings to fix the underlying issue.

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the problem still there

Same ever since the update I’ve done it all and each website is recommending the same steps

Yep me too, I think the software update caused some problems.

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Safari Won't Open in Full Screen Anymore on MacBook Air with macOS Big Sur

I have the latest MacBook Air (2020) and ever since the last two updates, Safari will no longer open in full screen. I was hoping the macOS Big Sur update would address this issue, but unfortunately it did not. If anyone knows how to fix this, please help.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Nov 13, 2020 8:01 AM

Posted on Nov 20, 2020 6:14 AM

Thank you for responding, Jeff. I tried both of your suggestions, however, neither made a difference. I have discovered since my first post that if I quit Safari rather than just hitting the red "X" and then reopen Safari, it will open in full screen every time. But, if I open Safari (and it opens in full screen) then close it out by hitting the red "X" and reopen it again, it will not be in full screen every time. As I stated in my original post, this has only just started happening with the last two updates...prior to those, Safari always opened in full screen no matter if I closed it out with the red "X" or by quitting it. Any further suggestions?

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Nov 20, 2020 6:14 AM in response to Jeff_W.

Nov 19, 2020 2:53 PM in response to sahm9253

Hey sahm9253,

It sounds like you're having an issue with Safari not opening in full screen. We can understand wanting to look into that further. We want to help.

First, we'd recommend checking for and disabling any extensions that may be enabled for Safari to see if that changes anything: How to install Safari extensions on your Mac

If that doesn't help, we'd suggest testing the issue in safe mode to see if the same problem occurs there: Start up your Mac in safe mode

Let us know how that goes.

Nov 25, 2020 12:29 PM in response to sahm9253

Thanks for trying those steps. For further assistance, contact Apple Support here: Get Support