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Feature request: allow floating panes to go full screen

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#1,906 opened on Nov 4, 2022

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help wanted

Description

Currently it's only possible for embedded panes to go fullscreen mode. It would be nice if floating panes can do this too.

Sometimes I need extra screen space for the floating pane, but for now I have to:

  • embed it (extra step)
  • go full screen
  • exit full screen
  • float it (extra step)

Not to mention that I lose the size and position setting for the floating pane after doing this.

Contributor guide

Tech stack
rust
Domain
clitooling
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Rust programmingZellij pane architecture
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
50
Research direction
Examine the existing full screen implementation for embedded panes in the zellij codebase, likely in the pane module. Understand how full screen state is managed and the constraints that prevent floating panes from entering this mode. Then design an extension to allow floating panes to also go full screen, preserving their size and position after exiting. Review the issue comments for any design discussions or maintainer guidance before implementing.