Use Mac while HDMI is using full screen

Hello,
I am trying to use the HDMI port to show something full screen on the tv using quickplayer, but would also like to use the Mac screen to use pages, is this possible?
many thanks,

Running Mavericks, yes:
Full screen applications
With Mavericks, you can use full screen apps on each display independently. Open an app full screen on one display. On your other display, open an additional app as either windowed, or full screen.
To switch between full screen apps, move your pointer over to the app and click. You can also use Mission Control or press Command-Tab to change your focus.
OS X: Using multiple displays in Mavericks - Support - Apple

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