Word includes a full-screen mode that minimizes the extraneous information (tools, menus, etc.) displayed on the screen. The normal way of switching to full-screen mode is to display the View tab of the ribbon and click Full Screen Reading in the Document Views group. (If you are using Word 2013 or a later version, click Read Mode in the Views group.) You can also click the Full Screen Reading view icon (Read Mode view icon Word 2013 or a later version) near the right side of the Status bar located at the bottom of the document window. You can exit the mode by pressing Esc.
If you prefer, you can create a shortcut to enter Full Screen Reading (Read Mode) view. To create your own shortcut, follow these steps:
Figure 1. The customize options of the Word Options dialog box.
Figure 2. The Customize Keyboard dialog box.
Now you can use your shortcut key to easily activate Full Screen Reading view.
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2019-02-19 05:34:03
Maxjonz
When I use full screen mode (ALT+V then U) I am unable to scroll to the lower part of the page. If I use VIEW etc, then the text enlarges itself and wraps around so I don't see the page in it's proper layout. Does anyone have any other ideas? I just want to see a full pae and be able to scroll down to the bottom - or wherever I want !
2018-04-13 04:32:32
Peter M.
Thank for you site, which has often helped me.
I am trying to emulate the full screen from wordwin 2003 with alt-v followed by pressing "u". But in 2003 you can press "alt" and get a horisontal menu in top. I cannot see that possibility in 2016. Do you know, if there is such a possibility?
2016-05-02 13:18:02
John Doe
Press ALT+V, then U..
Esc to exit.
It allows you to zoom in and out of the page without modifying the font size.
2015-07-28 12:25:36
major55@bk.ru
Thank you so much! It's a great tip indeed! :)
2013-07-22 02:19:13
Satheesh
really a great tip. thanks a lot..
2013-04-21 10:14:12
Jorge Rodrigues
I liked it very much. Thank you!!! :)
2013-04-20 05:30:52
Surendera M. Bhanot
I like it. This will be valid for assigning the keyboard Shortcuts for the other commands/actions.
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