The fastest way to full screen Streamlabs
Press F11 while Streamlabs is open in your browser. This hides the address bar, tabs, and taskbar, leaving only the dashboard or alert box on screen. If F11 does not work, your browser may have a different full-screen shortcut — try Ctrl+Shift+F in Firefox or the menu option under View.
If you are using the Streamlabs desktop process rather than the web version, click the three horizontal lines (menu icon) in the top left corner, then select View and toggle Full Screen Mode on. The process will expand to fill your entire monitor.
Full screen is most useful when you want to see alerts, chat, or your dashboard without browser clutter while streaming or setting up. It also helps you focus on one task without other windows pulling your attention.
Key Takeaways
- Press F11 in your browser to hide the address bar and tabs, leaving Streamlabs content full screen.
- The Streamlabs desktop process has its own full-screen toggle under View in the menu.
- Full screen mode works on any monitor size and does not change Streamlabs settings or data.
- You can exit full screen by pressing F11 again or using the same menu option in the desktop app.
Full screen in your web browser
Most people use Streamlabs through a web browser. The quickest method is the keyboard shortcut F11, which works in Chrome, Edge, and Safari on Windows. Your entire screen becomes the Streamlabs window — no address bar, no tabs, no taskbar at the bottom.
If F11 does not set up full screen, check your keyboard. Some laptops require you to hold Fn and press F11 at the same time. If that still does not work, use the browser menu instead: click the three dots in the top right corner, hover over View, and select Full Screen.
To exit full screen, press F11 again or move your mouse to the top of the screen until the address bar reappears, then click the exit button.
Full screen in the Streamlabs desktop process
The Streamlabs desktop app is a separate program you read and install on your PC. It has a built-in full-screen mode that works differently from browser full screen. Open the app and look for the menu icon — three horizontal lines — in the top left corner of the window.
Click that icon and select View from the dropdown. You will see a Full Screen Mode option with a toggle switch next to it. Click the toggle to turn full screen on. The dashboard will expand to cover your entire monitor, and the menu bar will hide.
When you are ready to exit, click the menu icon again (it will still be accessible in full screen mode, usually in the top left corner) and toggle Full Screen Mode off.
What full screen shows and hides
Full screen removes everything except the Streamlabs content itself. In a browser, this means no address bar, no tab bar, no bookmarks, and no taskbar. On the desktop app, the menu bar and window frame disappear, but your system taskbar at the bottom of the screen usually remains visible.
Your Streamlabs dashboard, alerts, chat overlay, and all other features work exactly the same in full screen as they do in windowed mode. Full screen is purely a display change — it does not alter settings, disable features, or affect your stream.
If you have multiple monitors, full screen will use only the monitor where Streamlabs is currently open. Other monitors will continue to show your desktop or other applications.
Troubleshooting full screen that does not work
If F11 does not work, your PC may have a conflicting setting. Some gaming keyboards or software remap F11 to a different function. Check your keyboard software or gaming app settings to see if F11 is assigned to something else.
If you are using the desktop app and the full-screen toggle does not appear, make sure you have the latest version of Streamlabs installed. Open the app, click the menu icon, and look for an Update or Check for Updates option. Restart the app after updating.
If full screen works but looks stretched or blurry, this is usually a scaling issue with your monitor resolution. This is a Windows or monitor setting, not a Streamlabs problem. Right-click your desktop, select Display Settings, and check that your resolution matches your monitor's native resolution.
Using full screen while streaming
Full screen is helpful while you are actively streaming because it lets you monitor alerts and chat without distraction. You can set up your alerts to display in a separate window or overlay on top of your game, then put the Streamlabs dashboard in full screen on a second monitor if you have one.
If you only have one monitor, you will need to choose between full-screen Streamlabs and full-screen streaming software. Most streamers use a second monitor to keep Streamlabs visible while their game or streaming software takes up the main display.
Full screen does not affect your stream output or what viewers see. It only changes what you see on your PC.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does full screen change what my viewers see on stream?
No. Full screen is only a display setting on your PC. Your viewers see whatever you have set as your stream scene or source in your streaming software, which is completely separate from how Streamlabs looks on your monitor.
Can I use full screen on both monitors at the same time?
No. Full screen expands to fill one monitor only. If you have two monitors, you can put Streamlabs in full screen on one and your streaming software or game on the other, but each window can only be full screen on its own display.
Will full screen mode slow down my PC?
No. Full screen is just a visual change and does not affect performance. Streamlabs will run the same whether it is in a small window or full screen.
What if my keyboard does not have an F11 key?
Use the menu instead. In your browser, click the three dots in the top right, go to View, and select Full Screen. In the Streamlabs desktop app, click the menu icon and toggle Full Screen Mode on.
Can I set Streamlabs to always open in full screen?
The web version does not have an auto-full-screen setting. The desktop app may remember your last view mode, but the safest method is to press F11 or use the menu each time you open it.