How to see your buddy list while in full-screen mode in the Messages beta

February 22nd, 2012

The Messages beta is now available and full-screen mode is a great way to use the application. However, you can’t see your buddy list in full-screen mode. However, there is a trick. Here is how you can see your buddy list window while in full-screen mode.

  1. Open Messages.
  2. Close your buddy list window.
  3. Click the full-screen icon on your main Messages window.
  4. Choose Window > Buddies (or CMD+1)
  5. Enjoy.

/tip Kyle “I’ve only been to White Castle once” Slattery.