Expand the Canvas to full-screen player mode

When you click the Player Mode button below the Canvas, the Canvas expands to fill the Motion workspace. This is helpful for watching project playback without the distraction of the software interface. In this mode, the menus, toolbar, and timing display remain active. The Show/Hide Timeline, Show/Hide Audio Timeline, and Show/Hide Keyframe Editor buttons at the lower-right corner of the workspace also remain available, as does the Show/Hide File Browser/Library/Inspector button at the lower-left corner of the workspace.

Switch to full-screen player mode

Do one of the following:

  • Choose Window > Player Mode.

  • Click the Player Mode button above the toolbar.

    Player Mode button in the lower-right portion of the Canvas
  • Press F8.

Return to normal view

Do one of the following:

  • Choose Window > Player Mode again.

  • Click the Player Mode button again.

  • Press F8 again.