Run Normal Window/Maximized Window Using Opera Shortcut Icon

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leocg Moderator Volunteer @sporty78 last edited by leocg

@sporty78 Opera should start maximized. That's what happens with other programs when that option is enabled.

Nope, full screen is a different thing.

I'm on Windows 10

Probably an Opera issue since other programas don't have the same problem.

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sporty78 @leocg last edited by sporty78

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*You stated that Opera 'should' start in maximized mode-However, the 'default' is normal mode unless it is changed to maximized mode via the shortcut.,

What is the difference between normal mode and maximized mode?

I also use Firefox and the issue exists with that browser as well.

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leocg Moderator Volunteer @sporty78 last edited by

@sporty78 Normal window is a non-maximized and non-minimized window.

Usually is that windows that doesn't occupy the whole screen. The maximize button on it shows a square.

I've checked with Chrome and it worked. Firefox doesn't seem to be working either.

Now I'm really not sure if those options are supposed to work.

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sporty78 @leocg last edited by sporty78

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What I see in the top right corner of the Firefox page is a bottom line (Minimize), a square inside a square (Restore Down) and the 'X' (Close), and the shortcut setting shows 'normal,' so I assume that I am in normal mode.

When I click 'Restore Down,' it halves the page into half a page.

'If' the shortcut 'maximize' option was selected (and it worked), what three icons should be displayed in the top right corner of the page?

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leocg Moderator Volunteer @sporty78 last edited by

@sporty78 You seem to be on a maximized window. Clicking on the two squares icon will turn it into a normal window.

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sporty78 @leocg last edited by sporty78

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Clicking on the 'two windows' icon halves the page-Since when is a half page 'normal' mode?

Try it and you will see what I mean.

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leocg Moderator Volunteer @sporty78 last edited by

@sporty78 Yes, it can be a normal window.

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sporty78 @leocg last edited by sporty78

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To be clear, a 'normal window' is expressed as a half window and a 'maximized window' is expressed as a normal' size for the screen?

Even if that accurate, it does not explain why the window is maximized when 'normal window' was selected in the shortcut list.

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leocg Moderator Volunteer @sporty78 last edited by

@sporty78 Nope.

See https://techterms.com/definition/maximize

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sporty78 @leocg last edited by sporty78

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My window is obviously maximized (since the two squares represent 'restore down'). When I click on this icon, the page is condensed from filling up the entire monitor to half the size (in other words, the window is condensed on the right side and I can see the desktop on the left side of the screen).

Additionally, the Opera shortcut shows a 'normal window' was selected so it does not make sense why the screen is in maximized mode,.

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leocg Moderator Volunteer @sporty78 last edited by

@sporty78 Because your normal/restored window looks like that.

And as we already pointed out, those options in the shortcuts properties does not seem to work with Opera.

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sporty78 @leocg last edited by sporty78

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Okay, so the shortcut option stays as 'normal window' even though it displays a maximized screen?

Additionally, selecting 'normal window' or 'maximized' window from the shortcut menu will display a maximized window.

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leocg Moderator Volunteer @sporty78 last edited by

@sporty78 That option is for the user to set up how s/he would like the window to open. It doesnt change based on the current window state. And that option will not always work.