Maximizing Windows

Issue/Question

When I click the green maximize button the application goes to full screen in its own space.

Environment

  • macOS

Cause

The maximize behavior changed in OS X El Capitan.

Resolution

Method 1

Double-click on the title bar to maximize the window without going full-screen.

Method 2

Hold down the Option key while clicking on the green maximize button to maximize the window without going full-screen.