Also: The 4 best iPad models right now But it surprises me how many people don’t use – or even know about – a lot of those features. One killer iPad feature you’re probably not using? Multitasking, aka split-screen, or Split View. Yes, that’s the ability to run two apps, side by side, on the screen and switch between them seamlessly. Also: 8 cool ways to use LiDAR on your iPhone and iPad Using multiple apps at once lets you view two websites at the same time, use the Notes app while reading an article, or even check your messages while watching a video on a second app without missing a beat.
How to use Split View for split-screen on an iPad
You can also view both apps at the same time like below, where the Notes app is visible as a floating app or floating pane over the Safari window at the side of the screen. You can switch between the two apps seamlessly.
Split View: Two apps are placed side by side, and you can resize the apps by dragging the border between them.Slide Over: One app floats above a second app, and you can drag it to the left or right side of your screen.Full Screen: Tap this to end multitasking.
Note: Not all apps are compatible with multitasking or Split View mode. If the three dots aren’t visible on your iPad screen, a split-screen mode is not available for that app. Also: How to use iPadOS 16’s Stage Manager: 5 ways to transform your iPad experience Once you have both apps visible on the screen in multitasking mode, you can slide them over by dragging them to switch sides or resize both windows. Using the feature is easy. Tap the three dots, tap the feature you want to use, and then pick the second app you want to view. To end multitasking, tap the Full Screen button on the multitasking toolbar. Also: How to use an iPad Pro to power your home office It’s a great way to make great use of all the screen space available on the iPad.
How do I turn off split-screen on iPad?
You can exit Split View on your iPad the same way you can enter it: When you’re viewing two apps, tap on the three dots at the top of the app you want to view full-screen, and select the full-screen icon (the first option). The app will switch to full-screen mode. Also: iPad (2022) vs iPad Air (2022): Which one’s better for you? Another option is to drag the divider bar all the way to the left or right edge of your screen to close a window. If your iPad has a home button, you can also double-press it to close the apps you’d like to get rid of.
Why won’t my iPad do split-screen?
If you can’t see the three dots at the top of the screen, chances are that the app you’re using doesn’t support Multitasking, or Split View. It’s also possible that your iPad may not support the feature. To use Split View on an iPad, it must be either an iPad Pro, iPad 5th generation or newer, iPad Air 2 or newer, or an iPad Mini 4 or newer. Also: The best note-taking app for the iPad If you have a compatible device but are still having issues using split-screen on your iPad, check that it’s enabled by following these steps: Another culprit for not being able to use split screen may be your iPad’s auto-rotation. Make sure Auto-rotate is enabled and not locked before trying to use Multitasking.
Can I open several windows on Safari?
We’re all well aware that you can have multiple tabs open at one time in Safari, but you can also open several windows using an iPad’s Multitasking menu. To do this, open Safari and follow these steps: This will open another window for you so you can browse two pages simultaneously.
