Splitting the screen on your iPad allows you to run two apps simultaneously using the Split View feature, making multitasking more efficient.
You can easily split your screen by dragging an app from the Dock or App Library and dropping it onto the side of the screen.
Enabling Split View
The primary way to split your screen, as described in the reference, involves using the Dock or the App Library to initiate the Split View mode.
Here are the steps to split your screen on your iPad:
- Open your first app: Launch the app you want to use on one side of the screen.
- Summon the Dock: Swipe up slightly from the bottom edge of the screen until the Dock appears.
- Locate the second app: Find the second app you want to use in the Dock or swipe to access the App Library from the Dock.
- Drag and Drop: Drag the icon of the second app up from the dock or App Library.
- Position the app: Drop another app either to the left or the right side of the screen.
- Activate Split View: The two apps will be tiled next to each other, appearing side-by-side in Split View mode.
You can adjust the size of each app's window by dragging the vertical divider bar located between the two apps.
What is Split View?
Split View is a multitasking feature on iPadOS that allows you to have two apps open and active side-by-side. Both apps are fully functional, letting you interact with content in either window simultaneously, enhancing productivity for tasks like researching while writing, comparing documents, or using two tools at once.
Key Benefits:
- Enhanced Productivity: Work on multiple tasks without constantly switching between apps.
- Easy Content Transfer: Drag and drop content (like text, images, or files) between the two open apps.
- Seamless Multitasking: Keep essential information visible while working in another app.
Understanding how to effectively use Split View is a fundamental skill for getting the most out of your iPad's multitasking capabilities.
