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How to Use Safari's Split Screen

Use Split View Mode to open two Safari windows side by side on iPad

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• Step-by-Step: Open a Link in Split Screen
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• Exit Split Screen Mode
• Add a Third App Window to Split Screen

The Split View feature on certain iPad models can display two Safari browser windows side by side. Use this feature for multitasking or comparing web page content without switching between windows or tabs. There are multiple ways to initiate a Safari split-screen session on your iPad, depending on your needs.

Split View is only available on the following models with the latest version of iOS : iPad Pro, iPad (5th generation and later), iPad Air 2 and later, and iPad mini 4 and later.

How to Open a Link in Safari Split Screen

When you want to open a specific web page so that it appears beside an open web page, follow these steps:

Open the Safari browser on your iPad to one of the web pages you want to show in split-screen view.

Split View works best when the iPad is positioned in landscape mode. If you follow these steps while your device is vertically oriented, the pages won't be evenly sized (the first website you open appears larger).

Locate the link you want to open in Split View. Tap and hold it until a pop-up menu appears.

Tap Open in New Window .

Two Safari windows appear side by side, one containing the original page and the other a second Safari window open to your desired destination.

How to Open a Blank Page in Safari Split Screen

When you want to open a blank page in a new window beside a web page you already have open, follow these steps:

Open Safari and tap and hold the Tab icon in the upper-right corner. Select Open New Window from the menu options.

Two Safari windows now appear beside each other, one containing the original page and the other a blank page, which may contain shortcuts to your saved Favorites.

How to Exit Safari Split Screen Mode

To exit Split View, use the Tabs menu to combine windows into one.

Tap and hold the Tab icon in the upper-right corner of either Safari window.

Select Merge All Windows to combine both open browser windows and exit Split View.

If you opened multiple tabs within each Safari window, use the Close This Tab option from the Tab menu to close each tab individually or all at once. This doesn't turn off Split View.

How to Add a Third App Window to Safari Split Screen

If side-by-side Safari windows aren't enough, you can add a third app to the mix with the iPad Slide Over feature. This additional window can be from any app available from the Dock.

Slide Over functionality is available in iOS 11 and above. Only certain iPad models support Split View and Slide Over simultaneously, including iPad Pro 10.5- to 12-inch models, third-generation and later iPad Air models, sixth-generation and newer iPads, and the fifth-generation iPad mini.

Open two Safari windows in Split View using the instructions above.

Slowly swipe up from the bottom of the screen so that the Dock appears, overlaying the bottom portion of the Safari windows.

Tap and drag the icon for the app you want to open. Release the icon when it's in the middle of the screen.

A third app window appears, partially overlaying one of the Safari windows. 

To reposition this window on the left or right side of the screen, tap and hold the horizontal gray bar at the top of it and slide the window to the desired location. 

If you want the app you chose to open in Slide Over to take the place of one of the Safari windows, drag the horizontal gray bar at the top of the app and place it over the target browser window. The browser window you replaced with the app is still active, but it is on a separate screen.

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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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How to Use Split View in Safari

Apple added Split View in Safari as part of multitasking on iPad when iOS 10 was introduced for iPad. Previously, you could only open up two different apps simultaneously on iPad using Split View. But it makes sense to use Split View in Safari since users often have multiple tabs open anyway—you might as well be able to view two at the same time. There are multiple ways to open and use Split View in Safari on iPad; here’s how.

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How to Do Split Screen on iPad in Safari

You can use Split View horizontally and vertically when browsing on your iPad. Follow the steps below to learn how to use Split View on iPad.

For those using an external keyboard, you can also tap Command+N to invoke Split View. It's good to note that not all iPads are able to use Split View. You can use Split View if you have an iPad Pro, iPad Air 2, or iPad Mini 4 running iOS 10 or later. If you'd rather not use Split View (Split Screen) on your iPad, learn how to get rid of split screen on iPad . 

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How-To: Use Split View in Safari on iPad [Video]

iOS 10 makes it possible to view two Safari windows side-by-side on the iPad via a feature called Safari split-view. It’s similar to the standard Split View between separate apps, but there are some differences to consider as well. In the following video walkthrough, we’ll show you how to use Safari split-view, and highlight some of its notable features.

How to use Safari split-view on iPad

Step 1: Place your iPad in landscape mode

Step 2: Open Safari

Step 3:  Use one of the following methods to invoke Split View

• Tap and hold on a link and select Open in Split View
• Use the Command+N hardware keyboard shortcut
• Drag a tab to the left or right side of the screen
• Tap and hold on the tab button and select  Open Split View

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While in Split View, each Safari window contains its own address bar, tab interface, share and bookmark buttons, etc. It’s basically like running two separate apps side by side, except that it’s still one app.

One notable difference between standard Split View and Safari split-view, is that you can’t alter the ratio of the two Safari windows — each window occupies half of the screen, and there’s no way to adjust that ratio.

You can, however, move tabs between windows by dragging a tab from one side to the other. When doing so, the tab retains its place in history, allowing you to use forward and back buttons accordingly

Once Split View is engaged, it’s also possible to open links on the adjacent browser window. To do so, simply tap and hold a link and select the Open on Other Side option.

How to merge all tabs

To quickly merge all Safari tabs across both windows, long press on tab button in either  Safari Split View window, and tap Merge All Tabs .

Private browsing

Tabs can only be moved between browsers that share the same status. This means that you can move a tab between two private windows, or two regular windows, but you can’t mix and match moved tabs between private and regular windows.

When it comes to using the Open on Other Side option, things are a bit more flexible. If you open a Private link in the adjacent Split View window, it will open in whatever mode the receiving window is currently in.

If you close out of Safari or even force close the app, Safari will remember where you left off, and re-engage Split View automatically along with all open tabs.

Concluding thoughts

Safari split-view is a fairly robust feature that is sure to make a lot of iPad owners happy. I would prefer it if Apple allowed users to adjust the real estate shared by Split View windows, but even when locked at a 50:50 ratio, it’s an incredibly useful feature to have.

What are your thoughts on Safari split-view? Is it something that you plan on using on a regular basis?

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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 Enable and Disable Split Screen on an iPad

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This wikiHow teaches you how to open two apps or two Safari tabs, side by side, on an iPad. This feature, known as "Split View," only works on iPad Air 2, Pro, Mini 4 (or newer) running iOS 10 (or newer). [1] X Research source

Opening Two Apps Side by Side

• If another app automatically opens into the right pane, swipe down from the top of the right pane to close the app and see the display of app options.

• Not all apps are compatible with "Multiple Apps." Only compatible apps will appear in the scrolling display.

• To change the app in the right pane, swipe down from the top, then select a new app from the scrolling display.
• To close the "Multiple Apps" display, tap and hold the gray slider between the two panes, and drag it in the direction of the app you'd like to close.

Viewing Two Tabs in Safari at the Same Time

• Alternatively, drag an open browser tab from the top of the Safari window to the right side of the screen. Doing so will launch "Split View" and open the tab in its own pane.
• To close "Split View", tap and hold the tab manager button in the lower-right corner of either browser pane. Then tap Merge All Tabs to open the tabs in both panes in a single window, or tap Close Tabs to close the pane entirely and expand the remaining window to full screen.

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How to use split screen on a mac.

Apple's built-in Split View feature isn't great and you can do a lot better with third-party apps.

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Method 1: use split view in macos, method 2: use a third-party app for more control, multitask like a pro, key takeaways.

To use split screen on Mac, hover your mouse over the full screen button at the top of a window to reveal Split View controls. Or, install a third-party app like Rectangle or Magnet to get much more control over macOS window placement.

Looking to divide your Mac desktop equally between open applications? Good news. You can either use Apple's built-in split view feature for full-screen applications or install a third-party app to get even more control.

macOS has a built-in split screen feature called Split View . The feature works in full-screen mode, which means that the dock and menu bar will be hidden from view until you hover your mouse over the top, bottom, or side of your screen. This is good for hiding distractions and keeps your windows in a separate full-screen space (you can still switch between desktops ).

How to Enter Split View

To access Split View, hover your mouse over the green "Full Screen" button at the top of a window until you see three options show up. Select "Tile Window to Left/Right of Screen" to trigger Split View. You'll enter full-screen mode , and you'll see a list of currently-open windows on the other side of the screen which you can click to tile to the other side of the display.

How to Switch Screens in Split View

While in Split View you can switch between windows by clicking on one and switch window positions by clicking and dragging a window from one side to the other. You can also click and drag the vertical line between the two windows to redistribute the space accordingly. Hovering the green icon at the top of a window also allows you to switch it out for another.

How to Exit Split Screen

You can exit Split View by clicking on the green button at the top of the window or hitting the "Esc" button on your keyboard. This window will exit Split View, and the other will switch to full-screen mode. You'll need to switch to full-screen view by switching to that space or hitting the Mission Control button (F3) to access it.

Related: Can You Split Screen on iPhone?

What to Do If Split Screen Isn't Working

Split View was introduced in Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, so if you're running a version of the operating system that's older than that you won't be able to use the built-in feature. One of the third party apps below may be a better solution.

If you satisfy the operating system requirements and you're still having trouble getting the feature working, make sure you're not already in full screen when attempting to do this. You'll need to be in standard windowed view for these options to appear correctly, else they'll be grayed out.

Lastly, make sure you've enabled "Displays have separate Spaces" under System Settings > Desktop & Dock.

Apple's take on window management works, but it's not to everyone's tastes. Thankfully, there are third-party solutions too. Rectangle is a free and open-source tool that does the job (with a premium Rectangle Pro for more features). We've had great success using premium app Magnet ($7.99) too.

These apps work a little differently in that they don't use full-screen mode to place windows. You can precisely place windows in various parts of the screen using both the menu bar and keyboard shortcuts. You have the usual left and right side tiles and all sorts of in-betweens like top-left corner, centre-half, bottom-half, and shortcuts for centering or shrinking windows too.

By default, these apps use Control+Option keyboard shortcuts. For example, hitting Control+Option+Right Arrow will tile a window on the right of your screen, while hitting Control+Option+Enter will maximize it. In the case of both apps, all keyboard shortcuts are customizable . Mastering these shortcuts removes the need to take your fingers off the keyboard which can greatly speed up your workflow .

Related: The Magnet App Brings My Favorite Windows Feature to Mac

Moving windows around your Mac desktop with just a few keyboard shortcuts is a powerful skill to master. To improve your workflow further, consider using Spotlight for everything  and asking Siri to complete tasks for you  too.

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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.

Annoyed by the Privacy Report? Here’s how to remove Privacy Report from Safari on Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

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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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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Split screen functionality on iPad Safari offers a convenient way to multitask and boost productivity. By allowing users to view two apps side by side, this feature enables seamless browsing while simultaneously engaging in other activities. Whether you're researching a topic while taking notes, comparing products, or referencing information from multiple sources, the split screen feature on iPad Safari empowers you to accomplish more in less time.

In this article, we will delve into the intricacies of managing split screen on iPad Safari, providing step-by-step guidance on how to close split screen mode and offering valuable tips for optimizing your multitasking experience. Whether you're a seasoned iPad user or a newcomer to the world of split screen browsing, this comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge and skills to make the most of this powerful feature.

Stay tuned as we explore the ins and outs of split screen functionality on iPad Safari, uncovering the techniques to seamlessly transition between single and split screen modes, and uncovering the best practices for efficient multitasking. Let's embark on this journey to unlock the full potential of your iPad Safari browsing experience.

Understanding Split Screen on iPad Safari

Split screen, also known as multitasking, is a powerful feature available on iPad Safari that allows users to view and interact with two apps simultaneously. This functionality is particularly beneficial for individuals who need to reference information from multiple sources, compare content, or engage in parallel tasks without switching between different apps.

When using split screen on iPad Safari, the screen is divided into two sections, each accommodating a separate app. This enables users to seamlessly navigate through both apps without the need to constantly switch back and forth. For instance, you can have Safari open on one side to browse the web while composing an email or taking notes on the other side.

To activate split screen on iPad Safari, start by opening Safari and then swipe up from the bottom of the screen to reveal the Dock. Next, press and hold the app you want to use in split screen until it lifts off the Dock. Then, drag the app to the left or right edge of the screen until a gray divider appears. Release the app to place it in split screen mode. You can then select another app to occupy the remaining space, and the screen will automatically divide to accommodate both apps.

It's important to note that not all apps support split screen functionality. However, many popular apps, including Safari, Mail, Notes, and Messages, are compatible with this feature, allowing for a seamless multitasking experience.

Understanding the intricacies of split screen on iPad Safari empowers users to harness the full potential of their device, enabling efficient multitasking and improved productivity. By familiarizing yourself with the process of activating split screen and identifying compatible apps, you can seamlessly navigate through multiple tasks and streamline your browsing experience.

In the next section, we will delve into the step-by-step process of closing split screen mode on iPad Safari, providing clear instructions to help you transition between single and split screen modes effortlessly. Let's continue our exploration of split screen functionality on iPad Safari to unlock its full potential.

How to Close Split Screen on iPad Safari

Closing split screen mode on iPad Safari is a straightforward process that allows you to seamlessly transition back to single app view. Whether you've completed your multitasking activities or simply need to focus on a single app, understanding how to close split screen mode is essential for optimizing your browsing experience.

To close split screen on iPad Safari, follow these simple steps:

Identify the Split Screen Divider : When using split screen mode, there is a visible divider between the two apps, indicating the division of the screen. This divider serves as a visual cue, making it easy to recognize that you are currently in split screen mode.

Swipe to Close : To exit split screen mode and return to a single app view, place your finger on the divider and swipe it towards the edge of the screen corresponding to the app you want to close. As you swipe, the app will smoothly slide off the screen, leaving the remaining app in full view.

Adjust App Size (Optional) : In some cases, you may want to close one app while retaining the other in split screen mode. To do this, simply drag the divider towards the app you want to keep open, allowing it to occupy the entire screen. This action automatically closes the other app, enabling you to focus on a single app without exiting split screen mode entirely.

By following these steps, you can effortlessly close split screen mode on iPad Safari, providing the flexibility to seamlessly transition between single and split screen views based on your current browsing needs.

Understanding how to close split screen mode empowers you to navigate through your iPad Safari browsing experience with ease, ensuring that you can adapt to changing tasks and preferences without any hassle. Whether you're engaging in research, referencing information, or simply enjoying a streamlined browsing experience, the ability to effortlessly manage split screen mode enhances your overall productivity and multitasking capabilities.

As you continue to explore the functionalities of split screen on iPad Safari, mastering the process of closing split screen mode equips you with the skills to optimize your browsing experience and make the most of this powerful feature. With the ability to seamlessly transition between single and split screen views, you can tailor your browsing experience to suit your specific needs, enhancing efficiency and convenience.

In the next section, we will delve into valuable tips for managing split screen on iPad Safari, offering insights to further enhance your multitasking capabilities and streamline your browsing experience. Let's continue our journey to unlock the full potential of split screen functionality on iPad Safari.

Tips for Managing Split Screen on iPad Safari

Optimize App Pairing : When utilizing split screen on iPad Safari, consider pairing apps that complement each other to enhance your productivity. For instance, you can combine Safari with Notes to seamlessly jot down important information while browsing the web. By strategically selecting app pairings that align with your tasks, you can streamline your workflow and maximize efficiency.

Utilize Drag and Drop : Leverage the drag and drop functionality to effortlessly transfer content between apps in split screen mode. Whether it's images, text, or links, the ability to seamlessly drag and drop content from one app to another enhances your multitasking capabilities, allowing for a seamless exchange of information without the need to switch between full-screen views.

Explore Keyboard Shortcuts : Familiarize yourself with keyboard shortcuts that are compatible with split screen mode on iPad Safari. These shortcuts can expedite your navigation and interaction with apps, providing a convenient way to perform actions such as switching between apps, adjusting app sizes, and closing split screen mode, all without lifting a finger from the keyboard.

Customize App Sizes : Take advantage of the flexibility to customize app sizes in split screen mode based on your preferences. By adjusting the divider between apps, you can allocate more screen space to the app you're currently focusing on, optimizing your viewing experience and tailoring the layout to suit your specific needs.

Manage Notifications : Stay mindful of notifications while in split screen mode to avoid distractions. Adjust your notification settings to minimize interruptions, ensuring that you can fully concentrate on your tasks without being disrupted by incoming alerts from other apps.

Experiment with Different Apps : Explore a variety of apps that support split screen functionality to discover new ways to enhance your multitasking experience. Whether it's referencing a document while browsing, comparing products, or managing emails alongside web research, experimenting with different app combinations can unveil innovative ways to boost your productivity.

Stay Organized : Maintain a structured approach to managing split screen on iPad Safari by organizing your apps and content in a logical manner. This includes arranging apps based on priority, grouping related tasks together, and optimizing the layout to facilitate a seamless transition between different activities.

By implementing these tips, you can elevate your multitasking capabilities and optimize your split screen experience on iPad Safari, empowering you to navigate through tasks with ease and efficiency. As you continue to explore the possibilities of split screen functionality, integrating these strategies into your workflow will enhance your overall browsing experience and productivity.

Let's continue to unlock the full potential of split screen on iPad Safari, leveraging these tips to maximize your multitasking capabilities and streamline your browsing experience.

In conclusion, mastering the art of managing split screen on iPad Safari opens up a world of possibilities for efficient multitasking and enhanced productivity. By understanding the process of activating, closing, and optimizing split screen mode, users can seamlessly transition between single and split screen views, tailoring their browsing experience to suit their specific needs.

The ability to effortlessly close split screen mode empowers users to adapt to changing tasks and preferences without any hassle. Whether it's conducting research, referencing information, or simply enjoying a streamlined browsing experience, the flexibility to seamlessly manage split screen mode enhances overall productivity and multitasking capabilities.

Furthermore, by implementing valuable tips for managing split screen on iPad Safari, such as optimizing app pairings, utilizing drag and drop functionality, and exploring keyboard shortcuts, users can elevate their multitasking capabilities and streamline their browsing experience. These strategies not only enhance efficiency but also unlock innovative ways to boost productivity and seamlessly navigate through tasks.

As technology continues to evolve, the seamless integration of multitasking features like split screen on iPad Safari reflects a commitment to empowering users with tools that enhance their digital experiences. Whether it's for work, study, or leisure, the ability to effortlessly manage split screen mode equips users with the skills to optimize their browsing experience and make the most of this powerful feature.

In essence, the journey to unlock the full potential of split screen functionality on iPad Safari is a testament to the ever-expanding capabilities of modern devices. By embracing the intricacies of split screen mode and integrating valuable tips into their workflow, users can harness the power of multitasking, streamline their browsing experience, and elevate their productivity to new heights.

As we continue to explore the possibilities of split screen on iPad Safari, it's evident that this feature transcends mere convenience, offering a transformative way to engage with digital content and seamlessly navigate through tasks. With the knowledge and skills to effectively manage split screen mode, users can embark on a journey of enhanced efficiency, productivity, and seamless multitasking, unlocking the full potential of their iPad Safari browsing experience.

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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 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 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)
• 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 and unlock
• 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
• Learn basic gestures
• Learn advanced gestures
• Adjust the volume
• 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 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 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Delete significant locations
• 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
• 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
• Download Apple News+ issues
• Solve crossword 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
• 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 for yourself
• 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)
• Enter text with Scribble
• Draw with Apple Pencil
• Take and mark up a screenshot with Apple Pencil
• Quickly write notes
• Preview tools and controls with Apple Pencil hover
• 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+
• 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
• Use an external storage device, a file server, or a cloud storage service
• 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
• 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
• Adjust AirPods settings
• Adjust Apple Pencil settings
• Control a nearby Apple device
• 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 LED for alerts
• Adjust audio settings
• Play background sounds
• Display subtitles and captions
• Show transcriptions for Intercom messages
• Get Live Captions (beta)
• Type to speak
• Record a Personal Voice
• Use 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
• Return iPad settings to their defaults
• 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.