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Big Picture mode on Steam is designed so that you can easily see and interact with the Steam platform on a TV using a gaming controller. This feature makes Steam more accessible for anyone who doesn't solely use a keyboard and mouse. If you don't want to use Big Picture Mode, turning it off is easy. This guide will teach you how to get out of Big Picture Mode on Steam and how to prevent it from starting automatically.
Getting Out of Big Picture Mode on Steam
- If you're using a controller, press A while "Exit" is selected.
- If you're using a keyboard, press Alt + Enter.
- To disable Big Picture Mode at startup, open your Steam settings, click Interface, and toggle off "Start Steam in Big Picture Mode."
Steps
How to Disable Big Picture Mode on Startup
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Open Settings. If you don’t want Big Picture Mode to start automatically, you can disable it in your settings. You can find "Settings" under the Steam tab in the top left corner of the application.
- Make sure Steam isn't in Big Picture Mode already. If it is, press Alt+↵ Enter on your keyboard to exit it first.
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Click Interface. You'll see the option on the left side of the window.
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Click the switch next to "Start Steam in Big Picture Mode" to toggle it off. The switch should be grey and pointing left if it's off.