Changing Media Player’s Shape

Windows Media Player can assume a variety of shapes, so you can use it however you like—in Full mode, for example, to let it take over your computer, or in Mini Player mode so that you can keep on working. Of course, some shapes aren’t appropriate for all types of media, but you can play around with the shapes to see which is best for you.

Switch Modes

  • With Windows Media Player running, do any of the following:

    • Press Alt+Enter to switch to Full Screen mode.

    • In Full Screen mode, press Esc or click the Exit Full Screen Mode button to return to the previous mode.

    • In Full mode, click the View Full Screen button to switch to ...

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