Switching between modes

Windows Media Player has two modes: full mode and compact mode. Full mode is the default view of Windows Media Player. All functionality is available in full mode, including some features that are not available in compact mode. For example, in full mode you can use Media Guide, Media Library, Radio Tuner, Portable Device, and Skin Chooser. In compact mode, Windows Media Player uses the selected skin and has only the functionality that the skin is designed to have.

By default, an anchor window appears in the lower right corner of your screen when Windows Media Player is in compact mode. You can use the anchor window to return Windows Media Player to full mode, select a new skin, open a file, or open a URL.

To switch from full mode to compact mode

• On the View menu, click Compact Mode.

To switch from compact mode to full mode

• Right-click anywhere on the compact version of Windows Media Player, and then click Return to Full Mode.

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  Click the anchor window, and then click Return to Full Mode.