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Google Earth

View Google Earth in Full Screen - Kiosk - Mode

SUMMARY: Display Google Earth in a full-screen mode removing many of the toolbars and panels.

When browsing the planet with Google Earth, you might find it useful at times to hide the sidebars and window frame and "fly" around the world in a full-screen mode.

To do so, select "View" - "Full Screen" or press the F11 key (in Windows, this even hides the "Start" menu). When you're finished, repeat to exit full-screen mode. However, this still does not turn off the toolbar. To do so:

Select "View" - "Toolbar" or press Ctrl + Alt + T.

Note that this tip was written for Google Earth v4.3 Beta for Windows. Information and screenshots are subject to change between versions and operating systems.