Firefox will not leave fullscreen mode by using the F11 key.

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • Unable to leave fullscreen mode in Firefox (F11 key) even after Firefox is restarted.
  • When Firefox is put into full screen mode (by pressing F11 key), it is closed, and then subsequently re-launched, it gets stuck in full screen mode.
  • When it is in this state pressing F11 will not revert Firefox back to it's normal screen mode.

    Steps to reproduce

    • Start Firefox
    • Press F11 to enter full screen mode
    • Close Firefox without leaving full screen mode
    • Start Firefox again
    • Try to exit full screen mode by pressing F11

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
  • Firefox (all version)

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