Hi Ben Foster
If you're using the Windows Media Player (new app) or Media Player in Windows 11, the playback controls at the bottom usually disappear automatically after a few seconds when you're not moving the mouse.
Try these options:
- Enter Full Screen
- Double-click the video, or press F11.
- You can also click the Full Screen icon in the player controls.
- Hide the Controls
- Move the mouse pointer away from the video area and wait a few seconds.
- The toolbar should fade out automatically.
- If the Toolbar Stays Visible
- Make sure the mouse cursor is not resting over the video.
- Try pausing and resuming playback.
- Restart the Media Player app.
Feel free to update here if anything comes up!
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