diff --git a/src/mainwindow.cpp b/src/mainwindow.cpp
index 09d6a70..6b135ca 100644
--- a/src/mainwindow.cpp
+++ b/src/mainwindow.cpp
@@ -52,6 +52,9 @@ void MainWindow::fullScreenRequested(
   fullScreenRequest.accept();
   if (fullScreenRequest.toggleOn()) {
     m_wasMaximized = isMaximized();
+    if (!m_wasMaximized) {
+        showNormal();
+    }
     showFullScreen();
   } else {
     m_wasMaximized ? showMaximized() : showNormal();