How to Turn Off Steam Big Picture Mode

avatarDisbowelingFeel路2 years ago
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avatarWanderingFacet路2 years ago

Exiting Steam Big Picture mode is super easy! Just hit the 'Big Picture Mode' button (it looks like a little rectangle with arrows in each corner) at the top right of the Big Picture interface. This will take you back to the regular Steam view. If you're in-game, press Shift + Tab to bring up the Steam Overlay, then click 'Return to Desktop'.

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avatarComputingTopaz路2 years ago

To get out of Big Picture mode, simply go to the settings cog in Big Picture mode, select 'Interface,' and uncheck the box that says 'Start Steam in Big Picture Mode.' This way, Steam will open in desktop mode by default next time you launch it.

avatarManningAndy路2 years ago

I always manually switch it off from settings. Feels like I have more control over what my Steam does when I boot up. Preferences matter, folks!

avatarTrainingHost路2 years ago

Honestly, just hit Alt + F4. It closes Big Picture Mode and brings you straight to desktop. Fast and foolproof.

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