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In some cases, you want to hide the URL bar when you open a site using Google Chrome.
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Method 1: Open Google Chrome in app mode
In the Windows search box, type below command to open a site in the app mode to hide the address bar.
chrome.exe --app=https://google.com
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As you can see, the site is opened without the address bar.
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Method 2: Using Run box
1. Right click on the Windows start icon then open the Run box.
2. Open a site in the app mode in Google Chrome using below command:
chrome.exe --app=https://google.com
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Method 3: Using Windows Command Prompt
You can hide the URL address bar using Windows Command Prompt.
"C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe" --app=https://google.com
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Method 4: Using a batch file
Or you can create a batch file to open a site without the address bar.
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Method 5: Using shortcut feature in Google Chrome
1. Open the site that you want to hide the address bar.
2. Navigate to the Chrome menu | More tools | Create shortcut….
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As you can see, the site is opened without the address bar. If you no longer need the shortcut, you can uninstall it from the three dots menu icon.
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