The ABCmouse app is always displayed in full-screen mode, but the current version of the ABCmouse website does not offer a full-screen option. The program automatically adjusts to fit the size of your internet browser window. This article explains how screen display works on different platforms and what to expect when using ABCmouse in a web browser.
The size of the current version of the ABCmouse website will be formatted to fit your internet browser. Unfortunately, it does not include a full-screen option. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Please note the ABCmouse app is always set to full screen.
While ABCmouse does not have a way to prevent your child from navigating away, most Apple devices offer 'Guided Access' which help you stay focused on one app while using an iPhone or iPad.
To Set Up Guided Access, please follow these steps:
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Go to Settings > Accessibility, then turn on Guided Access.
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Tap Passcode Settings, then tap Set Guided Access Passcode.
- Enter a passcode, then re-enter it. From here, you can also turn on Face ID or Touch ID as a way to end a Guided Access session.
To start Guided Access Session:
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Open the app that you want.
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On an iPhone X or later, triple-click the side button. On an iPhone 8 or earler, triple-click the Home button.
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If you want parts of your screen to stop responding to touch, use one finger to circle those areas. You can move or resize the circle, or tap the X to remove it.
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Tap Guided Access, then tap Start.
To disable Guided Access, please follow the steps below:
- Triple press the Home button and enter the four-digit passcode set.
- Tap on the End button in the top left corner to end usage in Guided Access mode.
To turn off Guided Access completely, please follow the steps below:
- Go into the Settings app on your device.
- Select General.
- Tap on Accessibility, which is located near the bottom.
- Select Guided Access, which is located near the bottom.
- On the Guided Access screen, toggle the Guided Access switch to Off.
For more information on options within Guided Access, please visit the Apple Support page for “iOS: About Guided Access” here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5509