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3 Ways to Turn Off Split Screen View in Safari on iPad

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The iPadOS comes with a Split Screen feature to let users multitask between different apps. In the Safari browser, you can use the Split View to either browse two web pages simultaneously or use another app in parallel on your iPad. Since it can be enabled easily, it’s quite normal for you to open the multi-window accidentally, causing the Safari window size to change or show only on half screen. For those who want to get rid of it, here’s how to turn off the Split Screen View in the Safari browser on iPad .

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Turn Off Split Screen View in Safari on iPad Running iPadOS 15

One can open Split View in Safari on an iPad in three different ways:

• Long-press the Window button and select New Window in Split View .
• OR use the multitasking button (…) at the top of the screen.
• OR drag and drop the link to the left or right edge of the screen.

This makes it prone for people to toggle the multi-window mode while swiping in the browser accidentally. So, if you’re wondering why you have two different tabs on the same screen in Safari, it’s due to Split Screen.

There are several ways to close the Split Screen View, shown below. All the steps have been tried on iPad Air running the latest iPadOS 15.1 .

Method 1- Close Safari Split View Using Multitasking Buttons

The easiest way to close Split View in Safari browser is through the multitasking buttons, as follows:

• Hold your iPad in landscape or portrait mode.

Method 2- Drag the Split View Divider

In Split View mode, the two tabs in the Safari browser are divided by a bar. You can drag the bar to resize either of the windows and also to exit the Split Screen.

To do so, drag the divider bar to either side of the screen . If you wish to retain the tab on the left, drag the bar to the right edge of the screen. Or, if you want to keep the tab on the right, drag the bar to the left edge on your iPad screen.

The other tab will be closed automatically and you’ll return to the normal one-window view in the Safari browser.

Method 3- Merge All Windows to Close Split Screen

The other way to turn off Split Screen View in Safari on your iPad is to merge all the windows. Once you do so, all the tabs will be merged to a single window and you can switch between them individually.

Bonus- Close Safari Split Tab from Recent Apps Menu

You can also close the Split View by clearing one of the two tabs from the recently used apps menu. Swipe up from the bar at the bottom to open the recent apps screen on your iPad. Then, swipe up to remove the tab you want to close in Safari.

You can now open Safari again without the two-tab window. This is not a direct method but an option for those who want to close the split view in Safari without much hassle.

Avoid Accidentally Opening the Split Screen on iPad

To avoid opening the Split Screen View while browsing the web in Safari or any other app on your iPad, keep a note of the three-dot button at the center-top of your screen. Accidentally tapping or dragging the button will cause changes in window size and view.

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Get Rid of Split Screen in Safari on iPad

These were some quick ways to turn off or close the Split Screen View in the Safari browser on your iPad. I hope this helps you get rid of the two-window or half-screen view that you may have come across accidentally. Anyways, what do you think about iPad’s Split View feature? Do you find it useful? Let me know in the comments below. Stay tuned for more.

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Safari for iPad offers a nice Split Screen View feature that allows you to view and read two websites side-by-side in the Safari browser, visible when the iPad is oriented in horizontal landscape mode. While entering into Safari Split Screen view on iPad is pretty easy, many users find that exiting and closing Split Screen View in Safari on iPad is less than obvious. This leads some iPad users to be thoroughly confused by Safari split screen mode on their tablet and think it’s either stuck enabled or can’t be escaped from, but rest assured you can close Safari Split View and leave the split web browsing mode fairly easily.

This tutorial will show you how to exit out of Safari split screen view on the iPad, which effectively turns it off. We’ll also show you how to close out of tabs that are in Safari Split View, and also discuss how to stop the iPad screen from splitting into two screens in Safari when it the device is rotated from portrait to landscape orientation.

How to Exit Safari Split View on iPad by Merging Safari Split Screen

Assuming you’re currently in Safari Split Screen View mode with two Safari panels open side by side on the iPad, here is how you can merge the two Safari split screens into a single Safari screen again. This effectively leaves Safari Split View and turns it back into a single browsing panel:

• From Safari Split Screen view on iPad, tap near the top of Safari or pull down to reveal the URL bar and Safari navigation buttons *
• Tap and hold on the Safari Tabs button, it looks like two overlapping squares and will be in the corner of the Safari window (in Safari Split View you will see two of these, you can tap and hold on either)

• From the pop-up menu, choose “Merge All Tabs” to merge the Split Screen View windows in Safari into a single screen

Once you merge the tabs, the Safari Split Screen window will be closed and you’ll be back to a regular single Safari browsing view on iPad.

You can also choose “Close All Tabs” if you don’t want to keep the tabs open in Safari split screen, which will also exit out of Safari Split View on iPad by closing the tabs in the split panel you chose.

This is the simplest way to exit Safari Split Screen mode, which is also about as close as iOS gets to turning off Safari Split Screen and disabling the feature (until it’s used again anyway).

Nonetheless there are other way stop escape out of Safari Split Screen by closing the tabbed windows in a Safari split screen panel.

* Note all approaches to exiting Safari Split Screen mode on iPad rely on showing the Safari back and forward navigation buttons first, as they must be visible on screen to access the other options.

How to Close Safari Split Screen View on iPad by Closing Tabs

If you want to close the tabs that open in Safari Split View as well, you can also exit and leave Safari Split View by specifically closing all the tabs that are open in the Split View panel of Safari.

• From Safari Split View on iPad, tap the URL / address bar at the top of the screen to reveal Safari navigation buttons and the tab bar
• Tap on the tiny faint grey “(X)” button in Safari to close that Safari tab

• If multiple tabs are open in the Safari split screen view, repeat and tap on the other tiny light grey “(X)” buttons until all tabs are closed on the split panel you want to close

The close tab button in Safari Split View can be difficult to find, not only because it’s quite small and being a light faint grey color, but also because it’s not visible unless the broader Safari navigation options are visible as well.

How to Stop Safari Screen Splitting in Two on iPad When Rotated

The only way to stop Safari from splitting into two screens when the iPad is rotated is to exit and leave Safari Split View mode on the iPad.

To accomplish that, you can use either set of instructions detailed here on this page, either by merging the tabs and closing Safari Split Screen View on iPad, or by manually closing the Safari Tabs that are open in one of the split view panels.

After you have closed and exited out of Safari Split Screen, if you rotate the iPad from vertical portrait to horizontal landscape orientation when in Safari, Safari will no longer split the screen on iPad.

How to Turn Off Split Screen Safari on iPad?

You might be asking yourself how to turn off and disable the Safari split screen feature in iOS for iPad. There is currently no way to disable Safari Split View feature on iPad.

Because you can not turn off Safari Split Screen on iPad, you’ll instead find that the only way to disable Safari Split View on iPad is to close out of it as outlined on this page, and then not use or enter into the Safari Split Screen feature again.

The inability to disable Safari Split Screen View mode differs from the broader ability to disable multitasking on iPad in general, but note that if you disable iPad Multitasking you will find that turning that feature off has no impact on Safari Split View mode, and the Safari Split Screen feature persists. So again, if you don’t like Safari Split Screen mode, exit out of it and don’t use it again.

Undoubtedly some of the confusion about exiting and leaving Safari Split Screen View could be alleviated by at least making the exit process similar to when using Split Screen View multi-tasking on iPad in general where you can simply grab the vertical separating line and drag it to the edge of the screen to close out. But for now, that’s not the case, perhaps down the road iOS Safari will have a more obvious approach to using split screen web browsing, but until then (if ever) just use the tips outlined above to close out of split browsing mode on Safari for iPad, or to avoid it in the first place. And maybe down the road Safari Settings will have an option to disable and turn off Safari Split Screen on iPad as well, time will tell!

Did the steps above help you to close and exit out of Safari Split View on the iPad? Do you have any helpful tips or tricks for exiting Safari Split Screen on iPad? Do you know of any secret trick to disable and turn off Safari Split Screen View on iPad? Share with us in the comments below!

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This is an example of why I can’t stand Apple products. The user design is absolutely terrible. As others have said, it should not take an article like this to explain, and even after reading it, I still can’t get my 85 year old father’s split screen exited because the controls this article shows in their screen shots do not appear on his ipad. Good riddance Apple I’m sticking with Ubuntu.

Apple has sucked worse every year since Jobs died. Why TF does Safari open every time I touch an image too long? I hold an image in Amazon so it will zoom in but this POS ipad thinks I want to open a new safari window that will delete all my other open safari tabs. Who wants this shitty feature? I can’t imagine when I would ever want that to happen. If I want to open something in Safari, I could cut and paste it.

All I do is double click on the home button. This will take you to a screen that shows everything open on your iPad. Slide finger up on the offensive split screen and it disappears. Then click on the web page you were last on and it comes up without the split screen.

If safari was so obvious to use it wouldn’t take a 5 page article to explain how to remove the split screen. Safari is garbage. Not designed for people who want a simple tool without obtuse, inexplicable features. I got rid of the split screen by f’ing around and swiping up. I can’t explain it. Somehow I got the second screen to float somehow, sort of like when all open apps are displayed when the home button is double-tapped. Then I swiped it up like an app I want to close and IT’S GONE. I was so pissed I thought I’d have a stroke

Didnt work. Step 1 to step 2 doesn’t bring up the symbols you are showing on my ipad. I hate ipads. I can’t even get step one to work: “From Safari Split Screen view on iPad, tap near the top of Safari or pull down to reveal the URL bar and Safari navigation buttons” does nothing even close to this on our ipad.

I have never entered into this view intentionally and am not actually sure how to enter it intentionally. But every time I managed to get out of it, the very next time I started up safari, all my previously opened tabs are gone. This is an extremely irritating feature especially when I was working with numerous open tabs and then suddenly, unexpectedly …

However, I never realized that holding that icon opened up a context menu.

The solution is stop using Safari. The bonus is you don’t have a “share” button filled with garbage you don’t use, get rid of previews and get a far more streamlined and intuitive interface.

Apple Marketing is beyond hope. Not using the installed apps gets rid of a lot of the insanity.

This is really pissing me off. Third time it’s happened and I can’t remember how to get it off. What would you do this?!

P, here is an article telling you exactly how to escape out of Safari Split Screen mode on iPad and how to turn it off:

https://osxdaily.com/2018/08/18/how-exit-safari-split-screen-ipad/

My wife was scrolling through Safari pages and this split view randomly happened. Took ages to find what was causing this.

Totally unbelievable that this option cannot be set off.

Time to dump Safari and use a different browser.

If only if it were that simple. You don’t even have to be I Safari. I don’t use it and still get a floating window that is hard to get rid of popping up randomly

I know right? Stupidest most annoying feature ever

Brave works great. I HATE when the “geniuses” at apple mess with stuff like this and say “oh, you only need to do this, then this, and this, this too, and one more thing to get out of the ignorantly installed, unwanted feature you can’t modify, turn off or otherwise control.”

I keep opening these damned little 1/4 windows with stray touches on the screen on ads, or hyperlinks – my DOG even opened one by sniffing the screen.

I’ve been using Safari for over 15 years, I’m done.

Using Brave on my desktop for several years, I’m done with Safari.

This last, newest, greatest feature” was the LAST iteration I’m going to deal with.

Linux isn’t far beyond this…

Thank you! So much more effective than saying rude words about the device.

iOS is getting more and more confusing when these cumbersome functions like split screens and even more new stuff like floating popup windows that are not even covered by this article keep being implemented.

Maybe it is about time Apple introduces a Setting, like the first one in General, Steve Jobs mode on/off.

This way the legacy of Jobs will remain respected: an interface that do not need a user manual for most of us!

The small percentage of geeks can turn this setting off and have fun with all those wonky new stuff that they so much enjoyed creating and prevent to bother the majority of the users that just want a clutter-free interface that they can rely on.

OMGFG. I found my tribe. Thannk you for flagging this. who the **** asked for this split screen thing. It’s not even intuitive to close out of it – I’ve been searching for the last 30 mins lookoing for a soln

Thanks! I had a lot of trouble finding how to do this, and this worked! However, there was a lot of fluff to get to the actual instructions (I already knew I had a split screen and didn’t need an explanation of why I wanted to turn it off.). But a very helpful article.

Many thanks to Apple for adding “features” that no one asked for, and then making us jump through no end of convoluted hoops to turn this stuff off.

Thank you!!!!! Been going nuts here! And no other site has been helpful, glad to be back in single screen again. This happens periodically, and how i get in and out of split screen has historically been a mystery. And Evan Huang is correct. Miss Steve Jobs and his oversight.

Yes! Teddy M said it well. Thanks to osxdaily for a clear, effective explanation and fix. Walt Raleigh

I need help activating the feature to get 4 screens on my iPhone….or is this scheduled for the next iOS update.

Thank you, Thank you, Thank You! On various solutions to my problem, no one was as informative and thorough as you were with your perfect solution. Their solutions failed (by not providing a thorough explanation) and yours worked simply and beautifully. Osxdaily.com is the best! Thanks Again, Teddy M

I use split screen 5-6 days a week to update spreadsheet data on my Pro 10.5”. I have no issues using it. My biggest gripe is that it seems only Apple apps work in split screen mode, where 3rd party apps all want the full screen. Why doesn’t Apple make this a requirement? It would greatly enhance the user experience. Just one of a bunch of things I’d like to b*tch about with Cupertino.

The article is useful, but leaves out one basic detail. This is not a feature for all devices. I found the Apple guide and it clarified which devices the split screen feature works on. I have an older iPad Air and the feature does not work.

There is an easy way to handle split screens: just move the tabs around. This way, you can change the order of the tabs in one window or you can move them to a second window or back into the first:

If you have several tabs open in Safari on iPad and want one of them appear in a split window, just hold the tab and drag it to the right or left side of your screen until it appears in its own window.

And if you want the tab to reappear in the first window, hold the tab again and drag it back. If it is the only tab in the second window, this window will close automatically.

I don’t even have the option to split the screen and my software is up to date!

Rotate iPad into sideways mode.

Then hold a link in Safari, then choose “Open in Split View”.

That’s how you open in Split Screen Safari on iPad. Hidden, like many other iOS features.

There’s another easy way to use split view: simply move the tabs! If you have several tabs open, you can change their order by just holding a tab and moving it to its new position. If you move it tho the far right or far left, it goes into a new split window. To close the split window, just drag the tab (or all tabs) back into the other window.

I never use unless it’s by mistake. I close it promptly.

I don’t see any use for it.

What would be useful would split screens for the apps.

Either Safari and an app, or two apps or a single app appearing twice. I could see real value there.

But the third party people have no interest in doing it. Just a costly venture.

Last time I used split screen it took me 5 minutes to look up how to enable it and 15 on how to turn it off. That was around Christmas time last year. It’s now August.

Agree with above, it shouldn’t require a multi step tutorial to use.

Absolutely right on! Who was the stupid idiot who came up with this split manure on mobile devices. Probably the same un- genius that created the character counter when sending character limited message that required a microscope or the vision of Superman. I don’t want or need a split screen anything on my iPhone or iPad. If I wanted to view more than one screen I would go to my desktop MacPro and its 27” screen. I don’t want any such crap on my iOS DEVICES!!! I pity the poor soul who inadvertently triggers this on an iPhone or small/mini iPad. Take that un-genious out of the building, stand them against a wall and have them shot!

So very well said! I fully agree, totally 100%! My suggestion is to overload Apple with a feature request: Settings > Safari > Split screens on/off (off by default)

Couldn’t agree more! Rant on. Maybe Apple is listening, though I doubt it.

Well that sure makes sense… to leave Safari split browser, you have to rotate the iPad to the sideways mode, then do a magic tap swipe type gesture on just the right part of the screen so that you can see some buttons that don’t look like buttons, then long tap and hold on some thing that doesn’t even look like a button, to reveal a hidden menu that nobody would know was there if they didn’t know to leave their finger stuck on a couple of squares for a few seconds. Good grief! It just works!

I appreciate learning how to do this, but this should not need a tutorial. It’s a web browser. Web browsing should be easy. iOS is supposed to be easy. None of this is easy, because guesswork is not easy.

Think about how much easier it is to close a web browser window, or put two side to side on Mac. Think about how easy that is on Windows. Then think about that experience on iPad.

And don’t even get me started on iPad multitasking, the most confusing experience ever imagined on any computer platform. There is nothing intuitive about iOS anymore, it’s all a guessing game. Things don’t look like buttons. Some text is a button some text isn’t. Things are hidden behind Magic Gestures and pulls and swipes and hard pushes and long presses. The entire iOS experience is confusing, nothing like what iOS was under Steve Jobs and Scott Forstall when it was obvious and intuitive.

Gosh Golly, that’s a rant!

The whole iOS interface is confusing. Try and explore general multitasking like slide over, split screen, video hover, the dock, the new paneled screen of tiled apps for app switching, it is all so confusing that me, someone who has been an advanced computer user for 30 years needs to look up how to do stuff. There is no discovery in iOS, there is no obvious indicator about what does what in iOS, or where, or how. Everything is a mystery behind a mystery.

I will go ahead and say that I think iOS is the most confusing GUI OS ever made, from a GUI standpoint. NOTHING is intuitive anymore.

Steve Jobs was the ultimate UX/UI champion, always pushing for simplicity and making things obvious. If it wasn’t obvious it was not good enough for Steve Jobs. If it needed an explanation it was too complicated. Compare that approach to nowadays… you have to read a multi-page long treatise just to learn how to close two web browser windows!!!!

Knowledge is power! It just takes time to gain the knowledge. 😝

And as soon as you gain it, they switch to another system

couldn’t agree more..someone at apple worked way to long on this ..apple ought to smarten up

Finally a coherent explanation and description. Had to look through way too many! And I agree, it should not be that complicated! Thank you!

Yep, I’ve had my iPad for a year and tonight for the first time, I did something accidentally that created the side-by side windows and couldn’t for the life of me figure out how to get rid of it. (and I’ve been on a Mac for 25 years) I totally agree with the Steve Jobs comment above and having to read 3 or 4 different pages before finding one that was straightforward, to the point and not geek speak is nuts. Where’s the intuitive thinking that made Apple famous???

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How to Get Rid of Split Screen on an iPad

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• Drag the divider to the left or right to easily get out of split screen.
• Hide floating apps by converting them to split screen and dragging the divider left or right.
• Split screen can also be completely disabled in Settings .

This article covers how to get out of split screen on an iPad, how to close and hide floating windows, and how to disable the split screen feature altogether.

How to Close Split Screen on iPad

It can be frustrating if you've started using split-screen on your iPad or you've accidently gotten into split screen, and can't figure out how to get out of it. Don't stress. Here's how to get back to using your iPad normally.

With two apps open on the screen, you should see a black divider bar.

Tap and hold that bar and slide it left or right, depending on whether you want to close the left or right app. In the example below, Chrome will take over the additional half of the screen where the app Nebo is active.

At the edge of the screen, release the bar and you'll be returned to fuel screen view.

How to Close a Floating Window on iPad

If you pull an app out of the dock and place it on top of the window you already have open, rather than opening in split screen, it will open as a floating window. The easiest way to get rid of the floating window is to convert it to split screen and then close it.

If you try to drag a floating window to the right or left side of the iPad, rather than closing, the window will just be hidden. If you truly want to close the app, you'll need to follow the instructions below.

Tap and hold the center button on the floating screen, then drag it down toward the bottom of the screen.

When the floating screen tries to merge into a split screen view, release it.

Then drag the split screen divider to the right or left to close the desired screen.

How to Disable Split Screen on iPad

If you don't use split screen on your iPad and you ended up there accidentally, you may find the feature a bit frustrating. Or if split screen just isn't something you see yourself using all that often and you don't see the need to leave it enabled, you can disable split screen completely so you don't end up getting into split screen (or a floating window) accidentally..

Open Settings and tap Home Screen & Dock . You'll find it in the General settings group.

On the Home Screen & Dock page, tap multitasking .

Then on the Multitasking page, toggle Allow Multiple Apps off (the toggle will turn gray).

Now you don't have to worry about getting stuck in split screen mode again.

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With iPad's newest update, you can now use Multitasking to open two apps side-by-side in split screen mode. If you have open apps in split screen, you can easily close it by tapping the Multitasking button. You can also disable this feature entirely. Here's how to enable and disable split screen on an iPad.

Turning Off Split Screen on an iPad

To quickly close an app open in split screen, drag the divider to the edge of either side. To disable the feature completely, go to Settings > Multitasking & Gestures > Off .

• Be sure to update your device . You must have at least iPadOS 17 to disable this feature.
• If your iPad is older , you can close Split Screen by dragging the divider to either end of the screen.

• If you have any active split screens, they'll be separated into their individual app windows.

• Make sure this feature is enabled in your settings. Tap Settings > Multitasking & Gestures > Split View & Slide Over .

• A pop-up menu will open.

• Alternatively, you can tap Slide Over if you want this app to open in a separate panel on top of another app.

• The apps will open in split view with the first app on the left and the second app on the right.
• To rearrange the app, tap the Multitasking icon above either app. Tap Split VIew , and then select Left Split or Right Split .
• To return to full-screen mode, tap the Multitasking icon above either app, and tap Full Screen . [1] X Research source

• Open an app.
• From the Dock, tap, hold, and drag another app to the left or right of the screen.

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How to Get Rid of Split Screen on iPad

How to Exit Split Screen on Your iPad

3. Alternatively, tap the  “three dots”  icon at the top of the app you want to keep. Then, select the  “Full Screen”  option.

How to Exit Split Screen in Safari Browser on iPad

Method 1: using grey slider icon, method 2: using the multitasking icon.

Method 3: Merging All Tabs or Windows

1. Tap and hold the  “tabs”  button at the top right corner of your current tab.

How to Remove the Slide Over Window on iPad

Method 1: hide slide over window.

1. Swipe along the outer edge of the Slide Over window to the nearest side of the iPad screen.

Method 2: Remove Slide Over Window Permanently

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How to Remove Split Screen on the iPad

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Split View is an iPad feature that allows you to split your screen and use two apps at the same time. Even though it’s convenient for multitasking, having two windows share one screen can be confusing and distracting. Therefore, you have two options – you can remove Split View in a couple of motions or permanently deactivate this feature.

In this article, we will show you how to deactivate or remove the split-screen feature on an iPad, how to set it up, and use it efficiently. We’ll also address some common questions regarding this iPad screen-viewing tool.

How to Remove Split Screen on an iPad?

Having two apps open one beside the other can be extremely useful. It’s especially handy when you’re doing research, working on a presentation, or writing a project, since it minimizes the time-consuming process of going back and forth all the time.

Once you have finished and you don’t need the additional view, you can easily turn off the split screen on your iPad. You can return to the single screen mode by following these steps:

Once you swipe to the edge of the screen and get rid of the unwanted tab, the other app will expand to full-screen mode.

Make sure that you don’t swipe to either side of the screen too fast and that you swipe to the edge. Otherwise, the tab you wanted to close will float above the other window – this type of view is called Slide Over. We’ll show you how to remove it in the following section.

How to Get Rid of a Small Floating Window on iPad (Slide Over)?

If you want to view multiple apps at the same time, Slide Over is a great way to do it. Slide Over refers to small window panes that hover over other apps, which are in full-screen mode. They can either be positioned on the left or right side of your iPad screen, depending on which direction you move them from the Dock bar. You can create as many Slide Over panes as you like.

If you want to get rid of the small windows, or if you were planning to remove split-screen apps and they were, instead, converted to a Slide Over window, this is how to get rid of them:

• Long-press the control bar of the Slide Over tab.
• Slowly drag it to the edge of the screen (not all the way through).
• Stop dragging when the tab expands. That means that you are using Split View again.
• Hold the divider and swipe to the edge of the screen.

What you’ve done is returned the tab into Split View and then removed it just like you would with any other split-screen tab.

• The direction of your gesture should depend on the tab’s placement – if it’s on the right side of the screen, swipe to the right.
• On the other hand, if it’s on the left side of the screen, long-press the tab and gently move it to the left.
• When you want to take another look, touch the edge of the screen (where it disappeared) and swipe your finger in the opposite direction. The Slide Over tab will immediately appear on the side of the screen, and you will be able to view it once again.

How to Use Split Screen on iPad?

Before we go into the details about the split-screen feature and how to activate it, there are a few things you should keep in mind. First, split-screen doesn’t work with all apps on your iPad. For example, apps such as Instagram, Facebook, and Google Assistant tend to crash once you open them in Split View.

Secondly, split-screen may not be available on all iPads. These are the iPads that have the split-screen feature:

• iPad 5th generation (or newer)
• iPad Air 2 (or newer)
• iPad mini 4 (or newer)

To view a particular app in Split View, it must be in the Dock bar. This means that it has to be one of your recently used apps or one of your favorites. Once you make sure it’s on the Dock bar, follow these steps:

If you don’t drag the app icon all the way to the edge, it will turn into a small window, and it will float over the first app (Slide Over).

When you first place both apps in split-screen, the screen won’t be divided equally. The second app will take up much less space than the first one. To adjust the dimensions and make the two tabs equal, drag the divider to either side of the screen.

Additional FAQs

How do you fix a split screen on an ipad.

We’ve already shown you how to remove split-screen from your iPad. However, if you don’t intend to use this iPad tool at all, you can disable it permanently. This is how it’s done:

1. Unlock your iPad.

2. Go to Settings .

3. Navigate to General .

4. Tap Home Screen & Dock .

5. Go to Multitasking .

6. Toggle the Allow Multiple Apps switch off.

This not only disables Split View from your iPad but Slide Over, too. Once you have disabled this feature, you can only open your apps in single-app view in full screen.

How Do I Get My iPad Back to Full Screen?

Once you turn off the split-screen feature, your screen will go back to normal. Make sure to tap and hold the window that you no longer need and swipe it to the edge of the screen. The app that you wish to remain will be transferred to full-screen mode.

How Do I Get Rid of Split Screen in Safari on iPad?

Split View isn’t only possible for apps on your iPad, you can also use it to view two web pages simultaneously, although it’s only available in landscape mode. First, we’ll show you how to activate this feature and then how to turn it off.

To use split-screen on Safari, follow these steps:

1. Position your iPad in landscape mode.

2. Open Safari on your iPad.

3. Open the first website.

4. In a separate tab, open the second website and go to the link.

5. Long-press the link until a menu opens and select Open in New Window .

6. Drag the new window to the left or right side of the screen.

Another way you can use split-screen with Safari is with a blank page. This is how it’s done:

1. Launch Safari.

2. Long-press Tab in the top right corner of your screen.

3. Tap Open New Window .

The two tabs will be displayed in Split View. If you want to turn off split-screen on Safari, here’s how you can do it:

1. Open the web page that you want to remove from split mode and long-press the Tab icon in the top right corner.

2. Tap Merge All Windows .

You can also select the Close This Tab option. That’s all there is to it. You’ve successfully returned your web page to full-screen mode.

How Do I Unsplit My iPad Screen?

If you are wondering how to turn off the split-screen mode and go back to full screen, go back to the beginning of the article and follow our instructions.

Manage All Your Windows on Your iPad Effectively

Now you have learned how to remove Split View, turn off Slide Over and activate the split-screen feature on your iPad. Screen-viewing tools help you multitask, stay organized, and do your work more efficiently. Once you figure out which gestures to use, you’ll be able to take advantage of all iPad screen-viewing tools.

Have you ever removed split-screen on your iPad? Did you use any of the methods outlined in this article? Let us know in the comments section below.

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How to Remove Split Screen on iPad (and iPhone)

Do you want to remove the split-screen on the iPad? If Yes, this is the right place where you’ll find all the answers. Not only will we share how to remove split-screen on iPad, but you’ll also learn about getting rid of split screens on the iPhone.

Split-screen on iPad or iPhone is a handy way to multitask. However, there are times when you don’t need this feature on your iOS supported devices. In this article, we’ll show you how to use split-screen on iPad and get rid of it (when you don’t need it) by simply disabling the feature in the Settings in your iPadOS .

Those of you looking for tips on turning off split view on iPhone, this post has got answers. But before that, here are some considerations.

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iPads that Support Split View on iPad iOS 13

Do you have a 5th generation iPad? Or is it an iPad Pro, iPad mini 4, iPad Air 2, or any other 5th-gen or later model? That’s because iPad models earlier than the 5th generation don’t support a split-screen view. Also, if you have iPadOS13 on your tablet, it’ll support split view; otherwise, check whether you can upgrade it to get that feature.

iPhones that Support Split View on iOS 13

iPhone 11 Pro Max is the only model that offers a split-screen view. The split view only works in the landscape mode.

Difference Between iPad Screen Split and iPhone Split View

iPad and iPhone have different functionality, and so as the split-screen operations on these devices. If you’re using an iPhone, you need to turn your phone to its side. That’ll automatically activate the landscape mode, which will enable you to allow the device to display more content on a single screen.

Apps like Calendar, Mail, Stocks, Messages, Reminders, Contacts, Clock, Settings, and Voice Memos use the split-screen feature, providing more information in one place. However, you can’t use it to work on two different apps as the iPhone doesn’t support multiple apps on one screen.

On the other hand, iPadOS allows you to open more than one apps and work between them simultaneously. Here, the Spit View feature can be more than handy. You can open multiple apps and run them using the Split view. For example: running the Safari app on one side and taking notes in the Notes app on the other side will make you work efficiently.

Anyhow, in both the devices, you can turn off the split-screen feature.

How to Turn Off Split Screen iPad

On the iPad, the split view is enabled by default. How can you utilize this feature? Simply drag and drop any app available on your dock to the vertical edges (right or left edge) of your screen. It’ll automatically open the on that portion.

If you have multiple apps running and you want to close one, simply drag the app divider over the app you want to close, to the edge. This way, you’ll get a full-screen view of one app, while the other one’s turned off. This trick is handy when you don’t want to turn your Split View off or close the multitasking functions (in the Settings app).

However, if you want to turn off the split view feature completely, you can do so by going to Settings:

• Go to  Settings on your iPad.
• Tap on  General .
• Choose  Multitasking & Dock .
• Toggle off  Allow Multiple Apps .

Remember, when you turn off this setting, you can’t Slide Over or open the Split View on the iPad automatically. To use the feature again, you need to repeat the above steps and turn the Allow Multiple Apps option on.

How to Get Rid of Split Screen on iPad While Using Safari

Do you know? In iOS 10 and iPadOS, a new multitasking feature called Split View in Safari was introduced. This allows the iPad user to open two Safari pages separately and simultaneously. Have you tried this feature? here’s a trick.

On your iPad, launch Safari and then switch to landscape orientation. This way, you’ll be able to open another Safari tab in split-screen. Here are four ways to do it:

Ways to Open Safari Split Screen on iPad

• If you’re using an external hardware keyboard, press Command + N to open Split View
• Tap on the Safari tab icon and hold it. You’ll see two squares overlapping each other. Upon tapping and holding, you’ll get some options popping up. Choose the option saying Open New Window .
• With your iPad, tap on a link in the original webpage and hold it, till you see the message Open in New Window
• You can also open the Split View by dragging a tab from its position to the right or left edge of the screen.

Getting rid of Safari’s Split View

When you want to get rid of Safari’s Split View or want to close one of the two windows, here are two options to do just that:

Option 1: You can drag the tab(s) in one screen to another screen. As soon as you dragged the last tab to the opposite edge, you’ll see your Safari going full screen. That simply means your split view has turned off.

Don’t only drag the link though. You have to move the entire tab to another screen so that it covers another tab. By dragging the link, you’ll be copy/pasting it on the other side of the split-screen.

Option 2: Alternatively, you can follow the process mentioned above – tapping and holding the tab icon that seems like overlapping squares. The difference is, you have to choose the Merge All Windows when you see options popping up. This way, your Safari Split View will change back to a single window.

How to Get Rid of Split Screen on the iPhone

As mentioned earlier, the iPad split-screen lets you open and work with multiple apps simultaneously, but things are different in iPhone’s Split View. It’ll only give you extra space for more information provided by the same app. Although it’s a good way, you can always choose to turn this feature off.

Let’s quickly find out how you can get rid of the split screen on the iPhone.

While Using Mail

Mail’s Split View lets you read the emails while scrolling down your inbox at the same time. And when you’re done reading and searching, you can easily turn it off. Here’s how you do it:

• Want to see the open email only? Mail offers a full-screen icon on the upper right side of the email. Once you tap on it, the split view will disappear.
• Alternatively, you can tap on the Inbox name, right there at the top left corner. And your split-screen will turn off.

Split View in Calendar

Calendar app’s Split Screen shows monthly, weekly and daily schedules and upcoming events to prepare for. Split-screen is a must-have for this one. So, use it rather than turning it off. There’s no way you can turn it off.

Split Screen in Messages 

This one’s pretty similar to Mail’s split-screen, displaying your messages and the one you’ve just opened. As said, Split View activates in landscape mode, but it doesn’t turn off as the Message app hasn’t provided any solution for this.

To Turn Off Split Screen on the iPhone

If you want to turn off the split-screen on your iPhone, which includes all the instances, you can follow the steps mentioned below. But remember; you’ll lose some other handy features as well – landscape orientation, extra buttons on keyboards, etc.

• Go to Settings and choose Display and Brightness
• Choose View
• Select Zoomed and then Set. You’ll be asked for confirmation.
• Confirm Use Zoomed

You’ll get a message saying that the iPhone wants to restart as you’ve made changes in the display.

Doing this will get rid of the split view in all the apps open whether you use your iPhone normally or in the landscape mode.

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How to Disable/ Turn off Split Screen in Safari

Split-screen is actually a useful feature of your electronic device. You can view two different websites at the same time which sometimes is very handy. A split-screen is a common feature of the iPhone or iPad. You can open a Safari browser in a split-screen and carry out two different activities at the same time. However, this makes screen space smaller for both the tab. What if you want to watch a video on a full screen and you just cannot get rid of other instances of the screen. This is a frequently asked question of how I can turn off or even disable split screen while using safari on an iPhone or iPad. Today’s article is all about the split-screen and a tutorial on disabling it whenever not needed. 

• How to Turn off Split Screen in Safari from Current Tabs?

Safari is a popularly used browser on iPad and it supports split-screen and you can run multiple websites using the same safari browser multiple times. Let us assume that you are viewing two separate websites using the split-screen feature on your iPad. After some time you feel like you do not need the split-screen anymore and you want to return to the normal single-screen mode. Find out what to do in this segment.

• Go to the bottom-right corner of the screen which you want to keep intact and look for a double square-shaped icon overlapping each other (known as a tab icon ). 
• Press and hold the icon so that a popup option box appears. Now, select the Merge All Tabs option. That’s it, only the current tab remains and the other tab has disappeared.

Alternatively, you can click on the tab icon of the screen that you want to turn off and then tap on the ‘Close This Tab’ option. As a result, this tab closes and the other tab remains intact.

The question may come into your mind about how the screen was primarily split out. Well, multitasking and split-screen window are turned on by default on the iPad. So, the feature is always active; you are the one who chooses multiple tabs to be opened at the same time accidentally or willingly.

You could open split-screen in different ways. If you tap and hold on to a web link, the popup box will give you the option to open in split view.

Another way is by clicking on the tab icon remaining on the top-right corner of the safari browser (home page or search page) and then choosing the ‘Open Split View’. It is just the reverse method of turning off the split-screen.

You can also drag a particular web screen or app and place it beside the current screen. You can provide the same space for both the screen or you can give an advantage to one over the other just by dragging one screen. Turning off one screen can be done similarly- just by dragging one completely over the other one towards left or right. Do not drag from the upper portion where the web address is written. This way you are also able to turn off the split screen on your iPad.

Remember, the disappeared screen can be made reappear by dragging the current screen to create space for the other screen. So, you understand how easily one can go to the split-screen mode and revert to the normal screen mode with a few clicks or a simple dragging operation.

• How to Disable Split Screen in Safari From the Settings?

The above-mentioned technique does not permanently disable the split-screen feature. One can go in or out of the split-screen whenever required. If you feel that you do not require a split-screen anytime soon, then you may want to disable the feature from the settings of your iPad. Don’t worry, you won’t completely lose the feature; you will be able to turn it back on from this settings menu too.

Step 1: Go to the ‘ Settings ’ app of your iPad.

Step 2: Navigate to the ‘ Home Screen & Dock ’ option and click on it.

Step 3: On the right side of the screen, you will see the option, ‘ Multitasking ’, tap on it to enter its menu.

Now, toggle off (make the green button white) the ‘ Allow Multiple Apps ’ button.

Here we go; from now on, split-screen is disabled. And you can browse with the safari without having to share two separate screens on your iPad.

However, when you need to use split-screen again, navigate to this settings window and toggle on the multiple apps button.

The iPhone does not have an explicit split-screen feature. Rather, when you browse on safari and make the screen horizontal, only then an opportunity is  created to drag in another web screen or app  screen. The space created by the iPhone is in the horizontal position is used by the other screen to be incorporated here. You can simply go back to the usual vertical position and the split window is turned off automatically.

After reading this article, I am sure you will be able to learn not only to disable the split screen but also to enable it. Personally, I like this cool feature and I know you do also. Remember, it is better to use a split-screen keeping the device in the horizontal position as the screen gets wider and you can view website contents more easily on the safari browser .

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Yours was the clearest advice that I have seen but it didn’t help because I could not find any multitasking tab. I have the latest I-Pad OS, my default browser is Safari and Duck Duck Go is my search engine. . When I go to Home Screen and Dock I don’t see a the multitasking option that you portray and so cannot turn it off. Do you have any other suggestions for turning this off permanently.. I never want a split screen it often when I click on a link in mail I get it and sometimes a swipe will do this. Very frustrating.

Sorry to hear that. Are you using iPadOS 16? Then you can try to disable Stage Manager feature from getting rid of multitasking. Swipe down the notification bar, there you will find a hamburger and a rectangular box together. Or go to Setting > Home Screen & Multitasking. There you will get the option. Thank you!

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How to Get Rid of Split Screen on iPad

What to know.

• You can't disable the Split Screen feature, but it's easy to close it. 
• To exit Split Screen, tap the gray controller on the divider line and drag it to the left or right edge of your screen. 
• If you have Stage Manager enabled, you will not have the option to use Split View.

Wondering how you get rid of split screen on iPad? Split View is the split screen feature that allows two apps to be open at once on your iPad's screen, but many people end up with a split screen on their iPads by mistake, especially in the Safari app. While there are many useful ways to use split screen on the iPad, some users simply don't like the iPad split screen. Here's how to remove split screen on iPad.

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How to Close Split Screen on Your iPad

Split View, Slide Over, and Stage Manager are all multitasking solutions for the iPad that can help you navigate multiple apps and activities at once, as well as boost your productivity. Before iPadOS 15, there was an option to disable Split View in Settings.  These days, you can no longer turn off split screen on the iPad by disabling it altogether, making closing split screen the only solution.

Dragging the Bar to Close Split Screen

If you've accidentally entered Split View and you can't seem to stop split screen on your iPad from interfering with your layout and from making your app windows small, you can undo the split screen by dragging the divider bar in the direction of the app you want to close . Now, let's dive into these easy solutions so that you can go back to seeing your apps in their normal size.

This solution to close split screen on the iPad is simple and quick! But there is another solution, so keep reading to find out!

Tapping the Three Dots to Close Split Screen

The other way to close Split Screen is by tapping the three dots at the top of the screen.

And those are the most common ways to close Split Screen on an iPad. Next, check out how to use the App Switcher to make multi-tasking on your iPad and switching between windows easier. If you're still having trouble, you might want to do a hard restart of your iPad to get it out of Split Screen.

To avoid accidental iPad split screen in the future, you can watch out for the three dots at the top of your app windows! Accidentally dragging this icon will cause all kinds of variations in window size and placement, so it's a good tip to know going forward.  For now, if you've found yourself on an iPad only showing a half-screen app view, you'll need to know how to exit split screen on iPad. The next section will show you how.

Important Note

For iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation and later), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation and later), and iPad Air (5th generation) running iPadOS 17 and later, you can enable Stage Manager, which will eliminate the Split View option. However, you will have to learn how to switch between windows and group apps in Stage Manager .

Split View in Safari on the iPad was a new iPad multitasking feature for iOS 10 that continues in iPadOS 17. Split View allows you to open two separate Safari web pages simultaneously on your iPad, which can have many benefits! The method for how to go back to full screen on iPad from the Safari split screen is the same as before—simply tap and drag the black divider bar to one side of the screen or the other. If you like learning tips and tricks about your iPad, be sure to sign up for our free Tip of the Day !

• How do I turn off split screen on iPad? You cannot disable split screen completely on your iPad, but you can exit split screen by either tapping the button at the top with the three dots and tapping Close, or you can drag the bar all the way to one side of your iPad's screen or the other.
• What to do if my iPad is stuck on split screen? Open the App Switcher and close all frozen apps. If that's not possible, do a hard restart: Press and quickly release the volume up button. Then press and quickly release the volume down button. Then press and keep holding the power button (keep holding past the swipe to power off) until the Apple Logo appears, then let go.
• Why is my iPad opening small windows? You may have Slide Over enabled, or you may have Stage Manager enabled, depending on your iPad. You can close any small windows by tapping the button at the top with the three dots and tapping Close. You can disable Stage Manager in the Control Center and tap the Stage Manager button to turn it off. 

I hope you've enjoyed this little trip down iPad split screen lane! Now you're equipped to tackle Split View next time it accidentally makes your iPad Safari window small, or squishes two apps together inconveniently. Next, take your iPad split screen knowledge further in our complete iPad multitasking guide.

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How to use split screen on iPad

Here's how to use split screen on iPad and view two apps simultaneously on your Apple tablet

If you're not sure how to use split screen on iPad , you're missing out on one of the best multitasking options in Apple's tablet ecosystem.

The original vision of iPad was a device that became the app you were using. More recently, this pared-back interaction model gained added complexity as user demands increased.

Multitasking is one such example, enabling you to use more than one app at once. The most useful iPad multitasking set-up is the one Apple calls Split View — which is effective, but far from discoverable.

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Once you do know how to find it — and how to use it — Split View is a powerful tool for not just viewing two apps at once, but also interacting with them both by, for instance, dragging images from one to another. Let’s dig into how the split screen feature on iPad works.

How to use split screen on iPad: How to set up Split View

1. Split View requires you to at least have the second app you’ll pair in the Dock. Drag it there if it’s not present, or open it so it appears in the Dock’s recent items area on the right.

2. Open your first app , which will launch as normal. 

3. Drag the Home indicator upward until the Dock is visible and then lift your finger.  

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4. Tap-hold the second app you want to pair with the first.  

5. Drag it toward the iPad display’s left or right edge.

6. If the dragged app presents as a squarish shape, it’s not compatible with Split View. Abandon the drag by returning the app to the Dock. 

7. If it presents as a tall, narrow rectangle, drag it to the left or right screen edge, which will ‘nudge’ your first app inward. Let go and you’ll be in Split View, with two apps side-by-side.

How to use split screen on iPad: Manage Split View’s set-up

1. By default, Split View gives each app half the display. But you can drag the vertical bar — the app divider — to adjust the ratio, so one app has one quarter of the screen and the other has three quarters. 

2. To revert your apps to full screen, drag the app divider to a screen edge. Or to replace an app in Split View, drag a new app from the Dock to its spot.

3. Split View set ups can also be viewed in the App Switcher (drag up from the bottom edge and pause in the centre of the screen). You can drag a new app from the Dock over a Split View pair in the App Switcher. This will then bring that app pair to the front, so you can drop the new app into one of its Split View spots.

How to use split screen on iPad: Try these Split View tips

Once you get to grips with the basics, here are further tips to try:

• Drag and drop text, photos and files from one Split View app to another.
• Open two instances of the same app side-by-side, to compare documents.
• Tap-hold Safari’s tab button and use Open New Windows to quickly get a two-up Safari view. ( Merge All Windows reverts to one full-screen window.)
• Drop a third app on the app divider and it will sit above Split View in Slide Over mode — handy for apps that only require temporary visibility.
• Tap-hold a Split View app’s horizontal tab at the top of the screen and drag downward to switch it to Slide Over view.
• Add app folders to the Dock if you find yourself using many of them in Split View.
• If you want to disable multitasking, open Settings and flick the switches in Home Screen & Dock > Multitasking.

Can you use Split View on iPhone?

If you’ve an iPhone 12 in your mitts and are wondering how to get a two-up app view, like you can on many Android smartphones, we’ve bad news. For now, Split View is only an iPad thing.

However, you can get a glimpse of what might otherwise be with iCab Mobile , a third-party web browser that allows you to carve the display in half and run two browser windows simultaneously. To activate it, tap the Action (share button) menu and select Enable Twin Browser .

It’s a bit cramped. Perhaps Apple’s got this one right after all.

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How to use Split Screen in Safari on iPad

• Use split screen
• Open a link
• Turn a tab into split screen
• Open in the opposite screen
• Merge split screens
• More multitasking

Back when iPad multitasking was a brand new feature, not many apps made use of it. Using split screen in Safari was one of the first ways to multitask from your iPad. Now, thanks to iPadOS 14, and if you have the right iPad keyboard , your iPad can become a good laptop replacement. Still, you need to learn the best practices when you're using it to multitask. Here's how you can use split screen in Safari right on your iPad.

How to use split screen in Safari on iPad

• Launch Safari on your iPad.
• Touch and hold the Tabs button at the top right.
• Tap on Open New Window .

If you're using a keyboard with your iPad, you can also use a keyboard shortcut.

• Type CMD+N .

How to open a link in split screen

• Touch and hold on the link . (Long press.)
• Tap Open in New Window from the pop-up menu.

How to turn a tab into a split screen view

• Touch and hold the tab you want to open.
• Drag the tab all the way to the right or left until it splits off into a new window.

How to move a tab to the other split screen

Each split view can contain multiple tabs, and you can switch tabs between split views at any time.

• Open the Safari app.
• Touch and hold on the tab .
• Drag the tab to the opposite split screen.

How to open links in the opposite screen

You can also open links on the opposite screen. You can do it like when we told you how to use a split screen in Safari , but that would erase all the tabs you had on the other screen. If you just want to add another link to the other screen, then do this:

• Open the Safari app on iPad.
• Touch and hold on the link you want to open.
• Drag the link to the opposite screen and let go of it where the other tabs are.

How to merge both screens

If you no longer want Safari Split View open, but you want to keep all your tabs, you can collapse everything back down.

• Touch and hold on the tabs button at the top right corner.
• Tap Merge All Windows .

If you don't want to keep all your tabs, you can simply tab the close icon (looks like an X) to close them. When you've closed all the tabs in a split view, that side of the view will also close.

How to use Split View and Slide Over

You can also use your iPad to view two different apps on a split-screen mode, or you can have an app floating in a smaller window. This is called Split View and Slide Over, respectively. Both are really easy to use, and it takes no time to learn.

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iPad User Guide

• iPad models compatible with iPadOS 17
• iPad mini (5th generation)
• iPad mini (6th generation)
• iPad (6th generation)
• iPad (7th generation)
• iPad (8th generation)
• iPad (9th generation)
• iPad (10th generation)
• iPad Air (3rd generation)
• iPad Air (4th generation)
• iPad Air (5th generation)
• iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
• iPad Air 13-inch (M2)
• iPad Pro 10.5-inch
• iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation)
• iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation)
• iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation)
• iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation)
• iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)
• iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation)
• iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation)
• iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation)
• iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation)
• iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation)
• iPad Pro 13-inch (M4)
• Setup basics
• Make your iPad your own
• Keep in touch with friends and family
• Customize your workspace
• Do more with Apple Pencil
• Customize iPad for your child
• What’s new in iPadOS 17
• Turn on and set up iPad
• Wake, unlock, and lock
• Set up cellular service
• Connect to the internet
• Sign in with Apple ID
• Subscribe to iCloud+
• Find settings
• Set up mail, contacts, and calendar accounts
• Learn the meaning of the status icons
• Charge the battery
• Show the battery percentage
• Check battery usage
• Use Low Power Mode to save battery life
• Read and bookmark the user guide
• Adjust the volume
• Learn basic gestures
• Learn advanced gestures
• Find your apps in App Library
• Switch between apps
• Zoom an app to fill the screen
• Quit and reopen an app
• Drag and drop
• Open two items in Split View
• Switch an app window to Slide Over
• View an app’s windows and workspaces
• Multitask with Picture in Picture
• Move, resize, and organize windows
• Access features from the Lock Screen
• Perform quick actions
• Search on iPad
• Get information about your iPad
• View or change cellular data settings
• Travel with iPad
• Change or turn off sounds
• Create a custom Lock Screen
• Change the wallpaper
• Adjust the screen brightness and color balance
• Customize the text size and zoom setting
• Change the name of your iPad
• Change the date and time
• Change the language and region
• Organize your apps in folders
• Add, edit, and remove widgets
• Move apps and widgets on the Home Screen
• Remove or delete apps
• Use and customize Control Center
• Change or lock the screen orientation
• View and respond to notifications
• Change notification settings
• Set up a focus
• Allow or silence notifications for a Focus
• Turn a Focus on or off
• Customize sharing options
• Type with the onscreen keyboard
• Dictate text
• Move the onscreen keyboard
• Select and edit text
• Use predictive text
• Use text replacements
• Add or change keyboards
• Add emoji and stickers
• Take a screenshot
• Take a screen recording
• Write and draw in documents
• Add text, shapes, signatures, and more
• Fill out forms and sign documents
• Use Live Text to interact with content in a photo or video
• Use Visual Look Up to identify objects in your photos and videos
• Lift a subject from the photo background
• Subscribe to Apple Arcade
• Play with friends in Game Center
• Connect a game controller
• Use App Clips
• Update apps
• View or cancel subscriptions
• Manage purchases, settings, and restrictions
• Install and manage fonts
• Buy books and audiobooks
• Annotate books
• Access books on other Apple devices
• Listen to audiobooks
• Set reading goals
• Organize books
• Create and edit events in Calendar
• Send invitations
• Reply to invitations
• Change how you view events
• Search for events
• Change calendar and event settings
• Schedule or display events in a different time zone
• Keep track of events
• Use multiple calendars
• Use the Holidays calendar
• Share iCloud calendars
• Take photos
• Take Live Photos
• Take a selfie
• Take a Portrait mode selfie
• Take videos
• Change advanced camera settings
• Adjust HDR camera settings
• View, share, and print photos
• Use Live Text
• Scan a QR code
• Scan documents
• See the world clock
• Set an alarm
• Use the stopwatch
• Use multiple timers
• Add and use contact information
• Edit contacts
• Add your contact info
• Send Contacts on iPad
• Use other contact accounts
• Hide duplicate contacts
• Export contacts
• Get started with FaceTime
• Make FaceTime calls
• Receive FaceTime calls
• Create a FaceTime link
• Take a Live Photo
• Turn on Live Captions
• Use other apps during a call
• Make a Group FaceTime call
• View participants in a grid
• Use SharePlay to watch, listen, and play together
• Share your screen in a FaceTime call
• Collaborate on a document in a FaceTime call
• Use video conferencing features
• Hand off a FaceTime call to another Apple device
• Change the FaceTime video settings
• Change the FaceTime audio settings
• Change your appearance
• Leave a call or switch to Messages
• Block unwanted callers
• Report a call as spam
• Connect external devices or servers
• Modify files, folders, and downloads
• Search for files and folders
• Organize files and folders
• Set up iCloud Drive
• Share files and folders in iCloud Drive
• Use an external storage device, a file server, or a cloud storage service
• Share your location
• Add or remove a friend
• Locate a friend
• Get notified when friends change their location
• Notify a friend when your location changes
• Turn off Find My
• Add your iPad
• Get notified if you leave a device behind
• Locate a device
• Mark a device as lost
• Erase a device
• Remove a device
• Add an AirTag
• Share an AirTag or other item in Find My on iPad
• Add a third-party item
• Get notified if you leave an item behind
• Locate an item
• Mark an item as lost
• Remove an item
• Adjust map settings
• Get started with Freeform
• Create a Freeform board
• Draw or handwrite
• Apply consistent styles
• Position items on a board
• Search Freeform boards
• Share and collaborate
• Delete and recover boards
• Get started with Health
• Fill out your Health Details
• Intro to Health data
• View your health data
• Share your health data
• View health data shared by others
• Download health records
• View health records
• Log menstrual cycle information
• View menstrual cycle predictions and history
• Track your medications
• Learn more about your medications
• Log your state of mind
• Take a mental health assessment
• Customize your Sleep Focus
• Turn Sleep Focus on or off
• View your sleep history
• Check your headphone audio levels
• Use audiogram data
• Back up your Health data
• Intro to Home
• Upgrade to the new Home architecture
• Set up accessories
• Control accessories
• Control your home using Siri
• Use Grid Forecast to plan your energy usage
• Set up HomePod
• Control your home remotely
• Create and use scenes
• Use automations
• Set up security cameras
• Use Face Recognition
• Configure a router
• Invite others to control accessories
• Add more homes
• Get music, movies, and TV shows
• Get ringtones
• Manage purchases and settings
• Magnify nearby objects
• Change settings
• Detect people around you
• Detect doors around you
• Receive image descriptions of your surroundings
• Read aloud text and labels around you
• Set up shortcuts for Detection Mode
• Add and remove email accounts
• Set up a custom email domain
• Check your email
• Unsend email with Undo send
• Reply to and forward emails
• Save an email draft
• Add email attachments
• Download email attachments
• Annotate email attachments
• Set email notifications
• Search for email
• Organize your email in mailboxes
• Flag or block emails
• Filter emails
• Use Hide My Email
• Use Mail Privacy Protection
• Change email settings
• Delete and recover emails
• Add a Mail widget to your Home Screen
• Print emails
• Use keyboard shortcuts
• Get travel directions
• Select other route options
• Find stops along your route
• View a route overview or a list of turns
• Change settings for spoken directions
• Get driving directions
• Report traffic incidents
• Get cycling directions
• Get walking directions
• Get transit directions
• Delete recent directions
• Get traffic and weather info
• Predict travel time and ETA
• Download offline maps
• Search for places
• Find nearby attractions, restaurants, and services
• Get information about places
• Mark places
• Share places
• Rate places
• Save favorite places
• Explore new places with Guides
• Organize places in My Guides
• Clear location history
• Look around places
• Take Flyover tours
• Find your Maps settings
• Measure dimensions
• View and save measurements
• Measure a person’s height
• Set up Messages
• About iMessage
• Send and reply to messages
• Unsend and edit messages
• Keep track of messages
• Forward and share messages
• Group conversations
• Watch, listen, or play together using SharePlay
• Collaborate on projects
• Use iMessage apps
• Take and edit photos or videos
• Share photos, links, and more
• Send stickers
• Request, send, and receive payments
• Send and receive audio messages
• Animate messages
• Send and save GIFs
• Turn read receipts on or off
• Change notifications
• Block, filter, and report messages
• Delete messages and attachments
• Recover deleted messages
• View albums, playlists, and more
• Show song credits and lyrics
• Queue up your music
• Listen to broadcast radio
• Subscribe to Apple Music
• Listen to lossless music
• Listen to Dolby Atmos music
• Apple Music Sing
• Find new music
• Add music and listen offline
• Get personalized recommendations
• Listen to radio
• Search for music
• Create playlists
• See what your friends are listening to
• Use Siri to play music
• Change the way music sounds
• Get started with News
• Use News widgets
• See news stories chosen just for you
• Read stories
• Follow your favorite teams with My Sports
• Subscribe to Apple News+
• Browse and read Apple News+ stories and issues
• Use Offline Mode to read downloaded stories
• Manually download Apple News+ issues
• Solve puzzles in Apple News
• Solve crossword and crossword mini puzzles on iPad
• Solve Quartiles puzzles
• Search for news stories
• Save stories in News for later
• Subscribe to individual news channels
• Get started with Notes
• Add or remove accounts
• Create and format notes
• Draw or write
• Add photos, videos, and more
• Scan text and documents
• Work with PDFs
• Create Quick Notes
• Search notes
• Organize in folders
• Organize with tags
• Use Smart Folders
• Export or print notes
• Change Notes settings
• Delete, share, or copy a photo
• View and edit Photo Booth photos in the Photos app
• View photos and videos
• Play videos and slideshows
• Delete or hide photos and videos
• Edit photos and videos
• Trim video length and adjust slow motion
• Edit Live Photos
• Edit Cinematic videos
• Edit portraits
• Use photo albums
• Edit, share, and organize albums
• Filter and sort photos and videos in albums
• Make stickers from your photos
• Duplicate and copy photos and videos
• Merge duplicate photos
• Search for photos
• Identify people and pets
• Browse photos by location
• Share photos and videos
• Share long videos
• View photos and videos shared with you
• Watch memories
• Personalize your memories
• Manage memories and featured photos
• Use iCloud Photos
• Create shared albums
• Add and remove people in a shared album
• Add and delete photos and videos in a shared album
• Set up or join an iCloud Shared Photo Library
• Add content to an iCloud Shared Photo Library
• Use iCloud Shared Photo Library
• Import and export photos and videos
• Print photos
• Find podcasts
• Listen to podcasts
• Follow your favorite podcasts
• Use the Podcasts widget
• Organize your podcast library
• Download, save, and share podcasts
• Subscribe to podcasts
• Listen to subscriber-only content
• Change download settings
• Make a grocery list
• Add items to a list
• Edit and manage a list
• Search and organize lists
• Work with templates
• Use Smart Lists
• Print reminders
• Use the Reminders widget
• Change Reminders settings
• Browse the web
• Search for websites
• Customize your Safari settings
• Change the layout
• Use Safari profiles
• Open and close tabs
• Organize your tabs with Tab Groups
• View your tabs from another device
• Share Tab Groups
• Use Siri to listen to a webpage
• Bookmark a website
• Bookmark a website as a favorite
• Save pages to a Reading List
• Find links shared with you
• Annotate and save a webpage as a PDF
• Automatically fill in forms
• Get extensions
• Hide ads and distractions
• Clear your cache and cookies
• Browse the web privately
• Use passkeys in Safari
• Check stocks
• Manage multiple watchlists
• Read business news
• Add earnings reports to your calendar
• Use a Stocks widget
• Translate text, voice, and conversations
• Translate text in apps
• Translate with the camera view
• Subscribe to Apple TV+, MLS Season Pass, or an Apple TV channel
• Add your TV provider
• Get shows, movies, and more
• Watch sports
• Watch Major League Soccer with MLS Season Pass
• Watch multiple live sports streams
• Control playback
• Manage your library
• Change the settings
• Make a recording
• Play it back
• Edit or delete a recording
• Keep recordings up to date
• Organize recordings
• Search for or rename a recording
• Share a recording
• Duplicate a recording
• Check the weather
• Check the weather in other locations
• View weather maps
• Manage weather notifications
• Use Weather widgets
• Learn the weather icons
• Find out what Siri can do
• Tell Siri about yourself
• Have Siri announce calls and notifications
• Add Siri Shortcuts
• About Siri Suggestions
• Change Siri settings
• Set up Family Sharing
• Add Family Sharing members
• Remove Family Sharing members
• Share subscriptions
• Share purchases
• Share locations with family and locate lost devices
• Set up Apple Cash Family and Apple Card Family
• Set up parental controls
• Set up a child’s device
• Get started with Screen Time
• Protect your vision health with Screen Distance
• Set up Screen Time
• Set communication and safety limits and block inappropriate content
• Set up Screen Time for a family member
• Set up Apple Pay
• Use Apple Pay in apps and on the web
• Track your orders
• Use Apple Cash
• Use Apple Card
• Use Savings
• Manage payment cards and activity
• Power adapter and charge cable
• Use AirPods
• Use EarPods
• Use headphone audio-level features
• Apple Pencil compatibility
• Pair and charge Apple Pencil (1st generation)
• Pair and charge Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
• Pair and charge Apple Pencil (USB-C)
• Pair and charge Apple Pencil Pro
• Enter text with Scribble
• Draw with Apple Pencil
• Take and mark up a screenshot with Apple Pencil
• Quickly write notes
• Wirelessly stream videos and photos to Apple TV or a smart TV
• Connect to a display with a cable
• HomePod and other wireless speakers
• iPad keyboards
• Switch between keyboards
• Enter characters with diacritical marks
• Use shortcuts
• Choose an alternative keyboard layout
• Change typing assistance options
• Connect Magic Trackpad
• Trackpad gestures
• Change trackpad settings
• Connect a mouse
• Mouse actions and gestures
• Change mouse settings
• External storage devices
• Bluetooth accessories
• Apple Watch with Fitness+
• Polishing cloth
• Share your internet connection
• Make and receive phone calls
• Use iPad as a second display for Mac
• Use iPad as a webcam
• Use a keyboard and mouse or trackpad across your Mac and iPad
• Hand off tasks between devices
• Cut, copy, and paste between iPad and other devices
• Stream video or mirror the screen of your iPad
• Use AirDrop to send items
• Connect iPad and your computer with a cable
• Transfer files between devices
• Transfer files with email, messages, or AirDrop
• Transfer files or sync content with the Finder or iTunes
• Automatically keep files up to date with iCloud
• Get started with accessibility features
• Turn on accessibility features for setup
• Change Siri accessibility settings
• Open features with Accessibility Shortcut
• Enlarge text by hovering
• Change color and brightness
• Make text easier to read
• Reduce onscreen motion
• Customize per-app visual settings
• Hear what’s on the screen or typed
• Hear audio descriptions
• Turn on and practice VoiceOver
• Change your VoiceOver settings
• Use VoiceOver gestures
• Operate iPad when VoiceOver is on
• Control VoiceOver using the rotor
• Use the onscreen keyboard
• Write with your finger
• Keep the screen off
• Use VoiceOver with an Apple external keyboard
• Use a braille display
• Type braille on the screen
• Customize gestures and keyboard shortcuts
• Use VoiceOver with a pointer device
• Use VoiceOver for images and videos
• Use VoiceOver in apps
• Use AssistiveTouch
• Use an eye-tracking device
• Adjust how iPad responds to your touch
• Auto-answer calls
• Change Face ID and attention settings
• Use Voice Control
• Adjust the top or Home button
• Use Apple TV Remote buttons
• Adjust pointer settings
• Adjust keyboard settings
• Control iPad with an external keyboard
• Adjust AirPods settings
• Adjust double tap and squeeze settings for Apple Pencil
• Intro to Switch Control
• Set up and turn on Switch Control
• Select items, perform actions, and more
• Control several devices with one switch
• Use hearing devices
• Use Live Listen
• Use sound recognition
• Set up and use RTT
• Flash the indicator light for notifications
• Adjust audio settings
• Play background sounds
• Display subtitles and captions
• Show transcriptions for Intercom messages
• Get live captions of spoken audio
• Type to speak
• Record a Personal Voice
• Lock iPad to one app with Guided Access
• Use built-in privacy and security protections
• Set a passcode
• Set up Face ID
• Set up Touch ID
• Control access to information on the Lock Screen
• Keep your Apple ID secure
• Use passkeys to sign in to apps and websites
• Sign in with Apple
• Share passwords
• Automatically fill in strong passwords
• Change weak or compromised passwords
• View your passwords and related information
• Share passkeys and passwords securely with AirDrop
• Make your passkeys and passwords available on all your devices
• Automatically fill in verification codes
• Sign in with fewer CAPTCHA challenges
• Two-factor authentication
• Use security keys
• Control app tracking permissions
• Control the location information you share
• Control access to information in apps
• Control how Apple delivers advertising to you
• Control access to hardware features
• Create and manage Hide My Email addresses
• Protect your web browsing with iCloud Private Relay
• Use a private network address
• Use Advanced Data Protection
• Use Lockdown Mode
• Receive warnings about sensitive content
• Use Contact Key Verification
• Turn iPad on or off
• Force restart iPad
• Update iPadOS
• Back up iPad
• Reset iPad settings
• Restore all content from a backup
• Restore purchased and deleted items
• Sell, give away, or trade in your iPad
• Install or remove configuration profiles
• Important safety information
• Important handling information
• Find more resources for software and service
• FCC compliance statement
• ISED Canada compliance statement
• Apple and the environment
• Class 1 Laser information
• Disposal and recycling information
• Unauthorized modification of iPadOS
• ENERGY STAR compliance statement

Open two items in Split View on iPad

On iPad, you can work with multiple apps at the same time. Open two different apps, or two windows from the same app, by splitting the screen into resizable views. For example, open Messages and Maps at the same time in Split View. Or open two Messages windows in Split View and manage two conversations at the same time.

Open a second app in Split View

The app you’re using moves to the side to reveal your Home Screen and Dock.

Find the second app you want to open on your Home Screen or in the Dock, then tap it.

The two apps appear in Split View.

Replace an app in Split View

When you have two apps open in Split View, you can replace one of them with a different app.

The app you want to replace drops down, and the other app moves to the side to reveal your Home Screen and Dock.

Find the replacement app on your Home Screen or in the Dock, then tap it.

The two apps appear side by side in Split View.

Turn Split View into Slide Over

When you have two apps or windows open in Split View, you can turn one of them into a Slide Over window—a smaller window that slides in front of the first.

See Open an app in Slide Over . On supported models , you can use Split View and Slide Over simultaneously.

Return to full screen

When you have two apps or windows open in Split View, you can remove one of them and show the other in full screen. Do one of the following:

Drag the center divider to the left or right edge of the screen.

How-To Geek

How to split screen on ipad.

Use more than one app at a time by splitting your screen in two.

Quick Links

Enable multitasking on ipad, open apps in split view, open apps in slide over, move between split view and slide over.

When you work on your computer, you probably use more than one application at a time . If you use an iPad as well, you can do the same. We'll show you how to do split screen on iPad with two features.

By using Split View and Slide Over on your iPad, you can use more than one app at a time. There's no opening and minimizing to see what you need at the time. Place the apps side-by-side and multitask like a pro.

These instructions are for iPads running iPadOS 15. If you have an older iPad that doesn't support that version, take a look at our article on  using Split View and Slide Over on iPad , as the feature has evolved over time.

If you've used Multitasking on your iPad before, know that the old setting is no more. You used to be able to enable or disable the Multitasking toggle in Settings > Home Screen & Dock. This allowed you to turn off features like Split View and Slide Over. If you have an older version of iPadOS, you'll still see the setting.

However, with iPadOS 15 and newer, the setting has vanished. Now, you simply use the Multitasking icon and menu when you want to use one of these features. This icon displays as three dots at the top of the app and expands with the options.

With your iPad in landscape view and an app open, tap the Multitasking icon at the top. If you don't see the three dots, then the app doesn't support Multitasking.

Select the icon in the center to activate  Split View .

You'll then see the app move to the side of the screen with the remainder of your Home screen and Dock in view. This allows you to pick the second app you'd like to display on the other half of the screen.

When you open the next app, each displays equally in a split screen view. You can drag the divider down the center of the screen to the right or left to increase the view of one app and decrease the other.

With both apps on your screen at once, you can use them at the same time. Scroll through Safari on the left while you read a text message on the right. Or, view the Calendar on one side while you browse the App Store on the other.

You can also drag items between the two apps which is one of the handiest features of Split View. For example, you may see a picture in the Photos app that you want to add to your email. Simply drag the photo from its side of the screen to the email in the other.

Replace an App in Split View

As you use Split View, you may want to swap the apps you're using. You can replace one of the apps in this view with another.

Swipe down from the top of the app you want to remove.

You'll then see that app removed from view and the other app shrink to the other side of the screen, just like when you initially invoked Split View. Simply locate and open the app you want to fill the spot for the app you removed.

Turn Off Split View

When you want one of the two apps in full view again, you can easily get rid of the split screen view. Tap the Multitasking icon for the app you want to keep open and select the solid box icon on the far left for Full Screen.

Alternatively, drag the divider in the center to cover one of the apps you want to remove. This places the other app in fullscreen mode.

You can then head back to your Home screen as you normally would.

Slide Over is similar to Split View in that you can divide your iPad's screen between a couple of apps. The difference is that Slide Over keeps the second app on top of the other and to the side as shown below.

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With your iPad in landscape view and an app open, tap the Multitasking icon at the top. Select the icon on the far right for Slide Over.

You'll then see the app move off the right side of the screen.

Pick the next app you'd like to display. This app then opens in full screen with the Slide Over app on top of it to the side.

To move the Slide Over app, use the Multitasking icon to drag it left or right. To hide the app, which is like closing it, slide it to the side of the screen. You'll then see a gray tab that you can drag to unhide it when you like.

Like with Split View, you can move items between the apps in Slide Over. Copy a file or photo from one Slide Over app to another by tapping, holding, and dragging it.

Close Slide Over

To stop using Slide Over, follow the same process as closing Split View. Put an app in Full Screen with the Multitasking icon and then return to your Home screen as usual.

If you're using Split View and want one app in Slide Over instead, tap the Multitasking icon for app you want to change and select the Slide Over icon.

If you're using Slide Over and want both apps in Split View, tap the Multitasking icon for the app in Slide Over and select the Split View icon.

Then, choose the icon for putting the app on the left or right side.

Take advantage of these handy built-in features to use split screens on your iPad. For more ways to multitask on iPad , consider using the Center Window and Picture-in-Picture features too!

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How To Do Split Screen On The iPad: A Step-by-Step Guide

• May 23, 2024

Trajche Madzoski

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Welcome to our step-by-step guide on how to use split screen on your iPad! 

Split screen mode is a powerful feature that allows you to multitask by running two apps side by side. 

Whether you’re working, studying, or just browsing, mastering this feature can significantly boost your productivity. 

In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through the process of setting up a split iPad screen, making multitasking easier and more efficient.

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Understanding Split Screen on iPad

Here are key things you need to know before learning how to split your iPad screen.

What is Split Screen?

Split screen, also known as Split View, is a multitasking feature available on iPads that allows users to run two applications simultaneously, side by side on the same screen. 

This feature maximizes the utility of the iPad’s larger display, enabling users to interact with multiple apps without the need to constantly switch back and forth between them. 

In Split View, each app runs independently, maintaining its functionality and interactivity. 

This capability transforms the iPad from a single-task device into a versatile tool that can handle complex workflows, enhancing productivity and user experience.

Devices and iOS Versions that Support Split Screen

Split view functionality is supported on a range of iPad models , though it is not universally available across all devices. 

This feature was introduced with iOS 9, and since then, it has been supported on the following models:

• iPad Pro (all models)
• iPad Air 2 and later
• iPad mini 4 and later
• iPad (5th generation) and later

To use split view, your iPad must be running iOS 9 or later, but it is always recommended to update to the latest iOS version to ensure optimal performance and access to the latest features and security updates. 

Users can check their iOS version and update their device by navigating to Settings > General > Software Update. 

Ensuring your device is compatible and up-to-date is crucial for a seamless multitasking experience.

Use Cases for Split Screen on iPad

The split view feature on the iPad can be incredibly useful in a variety of scenarios, enhancing both productivity and convenience. 

For students, it allows for efficient study sessions by enabling them to take notes while watching lectures or referencing textbooks. 

For professionals, it facilitates multitasking by allowing them to handle emails while referencing documents, participate in video conferences while taking notes, or manage calendars while planning tasks.

Artists and designers can benefit by using drawing apps alongside reference images or tutorials, making the creative process smoother. 

Additionally, casual users can enhance their entertainment experience by watching videos while browsing the web or chatting with friends. 

The ability to use two apps concurrently without disrupting the workflow or closing one to open the other is a significant advantage, making the iPad a more powerful and flexible tool.

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Preparing Your iPad for Split Screen

Before diving into using split view on your iPad, it’s essential to ensure your device is ready for this feature. 

This involves updating your iPad to the latest iOS version and checking and adjusting necessary settings. 

Here’s how to prepare your iPad for a seamless split view experience.

Ensuring Your iPad is Updated to the Latest iOS Version

The first step in preparing your iPad for split view is to make sure it’s running the latest iOS version. 

Apple regularly updates iOS to enhance performance, introduce new features, and fix bugs. 

To check for updates, open the Settings app on your iPad, then tap General and select Software Update. 

Your iPad will check for available updates. If an update is available, tap Download and Install. 

Ensure your iPad is connected to a stable Wi-Fi network and has sufficient battery life or is plugged in during the update process. 

Running the latest iOS version ensures that you have the most current features and improvements, including the latest multitasking capabilities.

Checking and Adjusting Multitasking Settings

Once your iPad is up to date, you need to ensure that the multitasking settings are properly configured to use split view. 

Go to the Settings app, tap Home Screen & Dock, then select Multitasking Menu. 

Ensure that the following options are enabled:

• Allow Multiple Apps: This setting allows you to use multiple apps or the same app at the same time, enabling split view functionality.
• Picture in Picture: While not directly related to split view, this setting allows videos to continue playing in a small window while using other apps.
• Gestures: Enabling this setting allows you to use gestures to switch between apps and invoke split view mode.

These settings ensure that your iPad is capable of handling multiple apps simultaneously and that you can easily navigate between them.

Verifying App Compatibility

Not all apps support split view mode, so it’s crucial to verify that the apps you intend to use are compatible. 

Most Apple native apps and a growing number of third-party apps support split view. 

To check if an app supports split view, open the app, then swipe up from the bottom of the screen to access the Dock. 

Try drag and drop another app from the Dock to the left or right edge of the screen. 

If the app you are trying to open supports split view, it will snap into place next to the current app. 

If not, it will hover in the Slide Over view or simply not open in split view. Ensuring app compatibility beforehand can save you time and frustration.

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Activating Split Screen Mode

Activating split view mode on your iPad is a straightforward process that allows you to multitask efficiently by displaying two apps side by side. 

Follow these steps to get started.

Opening the First App

• Choose the App: Begin by selecting the first app you want to use. Tap on its icon to open it in full-screen mode.
• Full-Screen Mode: Ensure the app is in full-screen mode, as this will make it easier to initiate split view.
• Interact with the App: Spend a moment interacting with the app to familiarize yourself with its interface in full-screen.

Accessing the Dock to Choose the Second App

• Swipe Up to Access the Dock: While the first app is open, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to reveal the Dock. The Dock contains your most frequently used apps and recently opened apps.
• Select the Second App: Locate the second app you want to use in split view. If it’s not in the Dock, swipe left or right in the Dock to find it, or use the App Library to locate it.
• Prepare to Drag and Drop: Touch and hold the second app’s icon until it slightly enlarges, indicating it’s ready to be dragged.

Dragging the Second App to the Screen to Initiate Split Screen

• Drag the App: Drag the second app’s icon towards the edge of the screen. As you drag, the screen will split, showing a space where you can drop the app.
• Drop the App: Release the app’s icon when it reaches the edge of the screen. This will place the other app alongside the first or third app app in split view mode.
• Adjust the Divider: A divider will appear between the two apps. Drag this divider left or right to adjust the size of each app, giving more space to the app you need to focus on.

Adjusting and Customizing Split Screen

You can also adjust and customize to your preference and here is how.

Resizing the Split Screen View

When using split screen on your iPad , you have the flexibility to adjust the size of each app’s window to suit your needs. 

Here’s how you can resize the split screen view:

• Initiate the Split Screen Mode: Ensure that you are already in split screen mode with two apps open side by side.
• Locate the Divider: In between the two app windows, there is a vertical divider that separates them. This divider is draggable and allows you to adjust the size of each app’s window.
• Drag the Divider: Place your finger on the divider and drag it left or right to resize the windows. As you drag, you’ll notice one app’s window getting larger while the other gets smaller.
• Release to Set: Once you’ve achieved the desired size for each window, release your finger to set the new configuration.

By resizing the split screen view, you can prioritize one app over the other based on your current task or preference. 

For example, you may want to allocate more screen space to a document editor while referencing information from a web browser.

Switching Apps in Split Screen Mode

Switching between apps while in split screen mode is simple and seamless. Here’s how you can switch apps without exiting split screen:

• Access the App Switcher: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and pause to reveal the app switcher.
• Select the App to Switch: Browse through the list of open multiple windows and tap on the one you want to replace either the left or right split screen window.
• Confirm the Switch: The selected app will replace the current app in the split screen view, maintaining the split screen configuration.

This allows you to quickly swap out one app for another without disrupting your multitasking workflow. 

Whether you need to reference different documents or switch between communication and productivity apps, switching more than one app in split screen mode enhances efficiency.

Closing Split Screen and Returning to Single App View

When you’re done with split screen multitasking menu and want to return to a single app view, you can easily exit split screen mode. 

Here’s how:

• Locate the Split Screen Divider: Identify the vertical divider between the two app windows.
• Drag the Divider to the Edge: Place your finger on the divider and drag it all the way to the edge of the screen either to the left or right.
• Release to Exit Split Screen: Once the divider reaches the edge, release your finger. The split screen view will collapse, and the app you dragged the divider towards will become full screen.

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Mastering split screen on your iPad opens up a world of possibilities for multitasking and productivity. 

By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can seamlessly run two apps side by side, resize windows to suit your needs, and switch between tasks effortlessly. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to do split screen.

To activate split screen on your iPad, follow these steps:

• Open the first app you want to use.
• Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to access the Dock.
• Tap and hold the icon of the second app you want to use until it slightly enlarges.
• Drag and drop the second app’s icon to the left or right edge of the screen until a split screen view appears.
• Release your finger to drop the app into place.

How to view 2 PDF pages side by side on iPad?

To view two PDF pages side by side on your iPad, you can open both PDFs in compatible apps that support split screen. Follow the steps outlined above to activate split screen mode, then open one PDF in each app window.

How do I use a second screen on my iPad?

You can use a second screen on your iPad by connecting it to an external monitor or display using a compatible adapter or cable. Once connected, your iPad can mirror its display on the second screen, allowing you to extend your workspace or share content with others.

How do you split the screen on an iPad keyboard?

To split the iPad keyboard for easier typing, follow these steps:

• Open an app where you can input text, such as Messages or Notes.
• Tap and hold the keyboard icon at the bottom right corner of the keyboard.
• Select “Split” from the menu that appears.
• The keyboard will split into two halves, making it easier to type with your thumbs.

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Zetsu multitasking jailbreak tweak adds support for iPad-style Split View app usage on iPhones in v1.6 update

A couple of years ago, we showed you a free jailbreak tweak called Zetsu by iOS developer Dcsyhi that brought desktop-class windowed multitasking features to jailbroken iPhones. Since then, several new features have been added to Zetsu, highlighting its popularity.

More recently, Zetsu picked up an update to version 1.6, which added several highly requested features. Perhaps the most significant of them all is the addition of support for native iPad-style Split View multitasking , which lets you run dual apps side-by-side on the same screen.

While there was already a free jailbreak tweak called SplitViewEverywhere that enabled iPad-style Split View multitasking on iPhones, Zetsu is a much more capable jailbreak tweak in that it offers a lot more functionality while still remaining free to use. That said, it’s sort of a no-brainer.

We should also add that Zetsu v1.6 brings the following improvements, in addition to Split View-style side-by-side multitasking:

• The ability to use the Camera app in the background
• Show or hide windows for each app from the Zetsu module in Control Center
• Optimized rotation of the Zetsu window
• Ability to configure settings on a per-app basis

In adding these features, we feel that Zetsu, which was already a substantial upgrade over the iPhone’s native multitasking, has merely ascended to a new level of amazement. Given that this tweak is free to use and upgrades the multitasking experience in so many ways, it’s hard not to recommend.

In fact, when it comes to the native App Switcher , which merely lets you switch from one recently used app to another with no real form of “multitasking” integrated whatsoever, it would be easy to recommend just about anything else.

If you’re interested in trying the latest version of the Zetsu jailbreak tweak, then you can download it for free from the Chariz repository . The tweak supports jailbroken iOS 15 and 16 devices.

Are you going to be making use of the Zetsu jailbreak tweak following the major version 1.6 update? Let us know why or why not in the comments section down below.

Renaming Split-Pane Windows or Desktops

As a frequent user of split-view applications I often have the same application or sometimes even pages set up in a split-view. Since these can look pretty similar to each other when working with spreadsheets or working on projects that require the same applications but different docs to be side-by-side it would be helpful to be able to rename the titles of the split-view.

I may have multiple "screens" where I have Google Chrome (or Safari) and Figma set up and being able to relabel these instances would help me to keep track of which window I want when selecting from the display. Being able to relabel these as something like "Project X" or whatnot would be helpful to keep things differentiated at a glance.

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How to view and clear your web browsing history in Safari on iPhone or iPad

Clearing your browsing history on iPhone and iPad in Safari has been a straightforward affair for years now.

Sometimes you want to clear your history to get rid of bloat and streamline your browsing experience. Other times, you're trying to hide a gift purchase from a loved one.

Apple makes it very easy to clear your browsing history on both the iPhone and iPad and we're here to show you how. Here's how you can make a fresh start in Safari and debloat your web browsing experience.

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On the latest models, web browsing is smoother than ever before thanks to ProMotion in the iPhone 15 Pro and faster chipsets like the M2 found in the iPad Air 6 . If you're looking for a new Apple device, we highly recommend one of the following: 

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How to find your web-browsing history

Viewing your web history in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 is very easy to do, here's how:

• In Safari, tap the Bookmarks button in the toolbar that's below the address bar.
• Tap the History icon in the upper right corner. Here, you can view your entire web history.
• Use the History search bar to find previously viewed pages.

How to clear your web browsing history

If the time calls to wipe most or all of your web browsing history in Safari, here's how to do it on both iPhone and iPad.

To note, the below steps will be the same if you attempt to wipe your web browsing history on an iPhone 15 Pro Max or an iPad Mini 6 , all Apple devices require the same steps.

• In Safari, tap the Bookmarks button.
• Select the History icon in the upper right corner.
• Tap Clear and select how much history you'd like to clear: the last hour, the last day, 48 hours' worth, or all recorded history.

One more thing… A feature no one talks about

Privacy on the web matters more than ever in these modern times. Websites store the pages you click on, especially when you sign into a page that can contain personal information about you.

It's great to have a feature like this in Safari — but it would be good to have this automated in iOS 18 . If Apple's web browser could automatically clear history after 24 hours it would be very useful, as you wouldn't leave a trail behind.

Regardless, it's still a good feature, and one you should use every week.

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