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keygal
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August 9, 2017
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I do not want Indesign documents to open in full screen mode

  • August 9, 2017
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Hello,

I am using InDesign CS6 on Macintosh Sierra OS. Every time I start a new file or open an existing file, it fills my whole screen. I have to manually grab the lower right hand corner to make it smaller. I need to have access to my desktop and it makes it cumbersome to have to manually do this every time I'm working in Indesign. I've gone over the preferences and I am at a loss. Can I get some helpful tips from anyone out there?

Thank you

Nancy

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    Correct answer keygal

    I did have application frame unchecked. But...when I checked it, a gray screen appeared. I adjusted the size of the gray screen. Now when I create a new document or open an existing document, that document opens to the adjusted size that I am looking for. This works for me, thank you.

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    keygalAuthorCorrect answer
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    August 9, 2017

    I did have application frame unchecked. But...when I checked it, a gray screen appeared. I adjusted the size of the gray screen. Now when I create a new document or open an existing document, that document opens to the adjusted size that I am looking for. This works for me, thank you.

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    defaultsc3v366qqg75
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    February 15, 2021

    I was searching all over for an answer to the document opening on the whole screen and thankfully the answer of unchecking the application frame worked. Great advice !!!!

    BobLevine
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    BobLevineCommunity Expert
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    August 9, 2017

    You could try turning off the application frame.

    Steve Werner
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    Steve WernerCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    August 9, 2017

    To turn off the application frame, uncheck it in the Windows menu.

    amaarora
    amaarora
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    August 9, 2017

    Hi,

    Since you have not posted any screenshots of what the problem is i suggest you to reset/clean your cache and preferences(both). Troubleshooting 101: Replace, or "trash" your InDesign preferences

    -Aman

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    keygalAuthor
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    August 9, 2017

    Aman, I can try that, however the other 2 workstations running Indesign have the same issue. They all open documents that take up the whole screen. The screen mode is set to normal.

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