Apps do not remember full screen mode

When I open a app, like Safari, and I go to full screen mode the app works great. When I'm done, I close the app and after a while I open it again. In my case it will open the app, but it will open in the "normal" mode, not the full screen mode. Anyone having troubles with this?

I don't have this problem.  Try this:
Open System Preferences > General Settings > Make sure the "Close windows..." checkbox is unticked.

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