Mac Hack: Multitask Like a Pro with Mac Split Screen

If you have more than 20 tabs open at once, Mac’s split-screen view is for you. Mac’s split-screen helps you organize your display and pull out the most important tabs so they don’t get lost in a sea of ​​other windows.

Split-screen view lets you place two apps or browser windows side by side on your screen, blocking everything else. If you’re multitasking, this means you can have two windows open at once and not have to open and close each one as you switch between tasks. For example, you can place Excel data on the left side of the screen and write a report on the right. Or you can keep a direct message chat open while participating in a Zoom meeting.

Split-screen view helps you stay on the move without having to constantly search for the right tab. Here’s how to set up Mac split-screen view, swap tabs, and reset the display.

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How to Enter Split View on Mac

1. Make sure none of the windows you want to use are in full screen mode.

2. In one of the windows you want to use, hover over the green button in the upper left corner. Instead of clicking to maximize the window, hover until you see a drop-down menu.

3. To choose Tiled window on the left side of the screen Or Tiled window on the right side of the screenYour Mac will automatically enter split screen mode.

4. From there, other open windows will appear on the opposite side of the screen. Click the window you want on the rest of the screen, and it will fill the remaining half.

5. If you want to change the size of the windows, use the slider in the middle of the screen.

In Split View you will be able to see both windows at the same time. Multitask!

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How to Get Out of Split Screen on Mac

If you decide you want to quit split screen, here’s how to exit it:

1. Move your cursor to the top of the screen until you see the resize buttons at the top left of each window.

2. Click the red button to close the window or the green button to exit split screen.

3. Don’t panic! Your second window is still open—it’s just hidden in full-screen mode. To access it, press the Mission Control button (F3) on the top row of the keyboard.

4. At the top of the screen, you should see two options: Your desktop and whatever window you had in split screen mode. Click on another window and use the green resize button in the top left corner if you want to exit full screen mode.

If you’re someone (like me) who might need more than two windows open, you can always manually resize the windows to fit three or four on the screen at once. It just won’t be as visually clean as tiled windows.

What is the keyboard shortcut for splitting your screen on Mac?

Mac keyboard shortcuts are numerous and useful, including one for splitting your screen. Start by using control + command + F to enter full screen mode. From there you can press F3 to open Mission Control, then drag and drop the second app you want onto the split screen next to the original window. It should show you a preview of what the split screen will look like, along with + (plus sign) next to it. Click back to the newly tiled apps and you’ll be in Split View.

If you want to get to Split View even faster, you can create your own keyboard shortcut. Go to System Preferences > Keyboard > Keyboard Shortcuts > App ShortcutsYou can click + button to add a command called “Arrange window on left side of screen” using the selected shortcut. Once the shortcut is activated, the active window will be spread on the left side of the screen and you can simply select a second window to be added to the split screen.

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Why doesn’t my Mac support split screen?

First, make sure you are not currently in full screen mode. Split screen only works in normal window view. If that is not the problem, go to System Preferences > Desktop & Dock and scroll down to check if The displays have separate spaces enabled. If not, enable.

If you don’t see this option in the Mission Control menu, make sure you’ve updated to macOS 10.11 or later. You can check your current operating system version by clicking the Apple icon in the top left menu, then selecting About this Mac. If you are using an earlier version, you will need to update by clicking Software update button on this screen.

Keep in mind that not all apps support split screen. If you’ve tried everything else and the app still won’t work in split screen mode, it’s likely that the app doesn’t offer split screen mode.

How to Split Screen on Mac Without Full Screen?

The official Mac split-screen feature (called “Split View”) automatically splits two windows into full screen. If you don’t want full screen view (perhaps because you want to be able to quickly navigate between browser tabs), you can manually drag the windows to fit the space you want. This option gives you a bit more customization than Split View.

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