MacOS – way to run one application in Full Screen mode on one display and still be able to view and access applications on a second display

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When I make an app go full screen on my primary display – a 24" Apple Display – everything previously visible and accessible on my second display – my MacBook Pro screen – is hidden by the default Lion background image.

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Is there a way to run one app in Full Screen mode on one display and still be able to view and access applications on secondary display(s)?

Best Answer

The built in full screen (Lion) dominates both screens - and I've not been able to find any setting which lets me use the other one for anything else.

The fix I use for this is Divvy - which enables me to maximise on each screen - but this isn't quite full screen and doesn't provide entirely the same experience. It is, however, a good compromise.