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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2019-09-26 08:16:36
Anurag M
Thanks so much Allen, it helped me a lot! I have more control over what options to enable via shortcut.
:) Saved my day.
2019-06-29 05:53:04
Andy
I prefer "toggle full screen view" which I have added to the quick access toolbar. It can then be easily accessed via alt-1 (change 1 to the position of the shortcut in your quick access toolbar).
Full screen view doesn't change pagination like reading mode does. I also like it for anytime I am presenting a document to an audience, as it reduces the need for vertical scrolling, and reduces distractions.
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