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I do not want Indesign documents to open in full screen mode

Community Beginner ,
Aug 09, 2017 Aug 09, 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?

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Nancy

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Community Beginner , Aug 09, 2017 Aug 09, 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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Adobe Employee ,
Aug 09, 2017 Aug 09, 2017

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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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Community Beginner ,
Aug 09, 2017 Aug 09, 2017

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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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Community Expert ,
Aug 09, 2017 Aug 09, 2017

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You could try turning off the application frame.

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

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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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Feb 15, 2021 Feb 15, 2021

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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 !!!!

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