exitFullScreen

Category: Application Control

Namespace: web.app.exitFullScreen

Description

Exit fullscreen mode and restore the normal window with title bar, borders, and taskbar visible. Returns the application to its previous window state.

Syntax

await web.app.exitFullScreen();

Parameters

None

Returns

Promise<boolean> - Returns true when fullscreen mode is exited

Example

Simple example

await web.app.exitFullScreen();

Practical example

document.getElementById('exit-fullscreen-btn').addEventListener('click', async () => {
    await web.app.exitFullScreen();
});

Advanced example

document.addEventListener('keydown', async (event) => {
    if (event.key === 'Escape') {
        const isFullscreen = await web.app.isFullScreen();
        
        if (isFullscreen) {
            await web.app.exitFullScreen();
            console.log('Exited fullscreen mode');
        }
    }
});

Use Cases

• Exit presentation mode
• Return from video fullscreen
• ESC key handler for fullscreen exit
• Exit button in fullscreen UI
• Automatic exit after presentation ends
• Exit fullscreen on user interaction
• Return to normal mode after media playback
• Exit kiosk mode

Error Handling

This method does not throw errors. If not in fullscreen, calling this method has no effect.

Performance Tips

• Check fullscreen status before exiting
• Restore previous window state after exit
• Provide multiple exit methods (ESC, button, double-click)
• Consider showing exit instructions in fullscreen

Related Methods

• web.app.enterFullScreen() - Enter fullscreen mode
• web.app.isFullScreen() - Check if in fullscreen
• web.app.windowRestore() - Restore normal window
• web.app.windowMaximize() - Maximize window

Notes

• Restores window to state before fullscreen
• ESC key typically exits fullscreen automatically
• Window borders and title bar become visible
• Taskbar reappears after exiting