SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.
Use two windows side by side
Arrange two apps so both remain visible.
Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.
STEP 1 OF 4
Open both apps
Open the two apps or windows you want to see.
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STEP 1
Open both apps
Open the two apps or windows you want to see.
STEP 2
Choose a side
Hold the pointer over the green button at the top-left of the first window.
STEP 3
Choose Full Screen, then a side
In the green-button menu, choose Full Screen, then Left of Screen or Right of Screen.
This is Split View. The separate tiling controls arrange ordinary desktop windows differently.
STEP 4
Choose the second window
Click the second app on the other side. Drag the middle divider if you want one side wider.
To leave, move to the top of a window, open its green-button menu and choose Move Window to Desktop. Some apps do not support Split View.
IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT
A little help along the way.
Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.
I cannot find that option+
Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.
I need to go back a step+
Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.
Are these pictures of my device?+
They are example screens showing exactly where to click. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.