Full Screen
For applications that need to provide a more immersive experience, a Full Screen mode is available. Keep these basic rules in mind.
Controls a tap away
Tap to show and hide controls
- Provide application navigation where needed, as well as a way to exit an application.
- When displaying maximised content, fade out all controls (Title, Status, extra controls, etc).
- Overlay is not shown by default and times out after 5 seconds.
- Make controls visible when a user taps the screen (especially useful in multimedia experiences such as video playback or a slideshow).
Swipe to exit
Swipe to exit full screen mode
Allow users to exit the application with a swipe from any edge.
Disabled Swipe
Swipe available only on paused
state
- If a full screen application such as a game uses complex gestures and interactions that directly interfere with Swipe, then Swipe should be disabled during normal use and re-enabled through an intermittent or "paused" state.
- Provide access to a persistent control that enables Swipe.
- Always offer a clear visual reference to indicate Swipe is available (i.e. with a graphical element or an informative transition).