How to make League of Legends Full Screen

LoL is among the most popular PC games, but it’s no short of bugs. Many complain about League of Legends not going fullscreen on their Windows PCs. If that’s you, follow the steps below to get it fixed.

This issue can usually occur due to game display settings, which could be set on a lower resolution than what’s required for full screen. Here’s how to adjust it:

What can I do if League of Legends won’t go full screen?

1. Use the LoL Windowed Mode

1. Press on the Esc key to open the Settings window.
2. Select the Video tab, click on the Windowed Mode dropdown box, then select Full Screen.
3. Wait a moment until the changes are adjusted.
4. Confirm the action.

NOTE

The same procedure applies if you happen to experience League of Legends dual monitor issues.

2. Try the Window Size option

1. Click on the Settings icon.
2. From the left side, select the General tab.
3. Look on the right side, and click on the box below Window Size. Note that this would be set on a lower resolution.
4. Scroll down in the list below, then select the last and largest screen resolution available, which is 1920×1080.
5. Click on Done to save the changes.

3. Use the LoL troubleshooter

1. Click on the Settings icon.
2. Select the General tab.
3. Scroll down to Troubleshooting, then select Initiate Full Repair.
4. Proceed with the on-screen instructions.
5. League of Legends will be repaired and should work in normal conditions.

4. Uninstall and reinstall the game

Uninstall League of Legends

1. Open Settings.
2. Go to Apps.
3. On the left side, select Apps & features.
4. On the right side, scroll down to the Search this list bar, then type the game’s name.
5. Locate and select your game, then click on Uninstall.

Reinstall the game

1. Open the RIOT support website.
2. Click on the Download for Windows button.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to reinstall the game.

If you ever encounter this trouble on other games, you can always check a full-fix guide about Windows games not being able to go fullscreen.

We hope the steps above helped you go fullscreen in League of Legends.

LoL players are familiar with other errors such as connection issues, FPS drops, and black screen after champion selection. With a few tricks, you can fix most of these issues.

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