Splitting the screen on an iPad can be incredibly helpful for multitasking and productivity. With a split screen, you can work on two different apps at the same time, making it easy to compare information or copy and paste between apps.
In this article, we will cover everything you need to know about how to split screen on an iPad.
Step 1: Check Your iPad Model and iOS Version.
Before we get started, it’s essential to check your iPad model and iOS version. Split screen functionality is available on iPads running iOS 9 or later. If you’re not sure which iOS version you’re running, go to Settings > General > About > Software Version.
To use the split screen feature, you also need to have an iPad that supports the feature. The following iPad models are compatible with split screen:
• iPad Pro (all models)
• iPad Air (all models)
• iPad (5th generation and later)
• iPad Mini (2nd generation and later)
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Step 2: Enable Multitasking on Your iPad.
To use split screen on your iPad, you need to enable multitasking. Here’s how to do it:
• Go to Settings > Home Screen & Dock.
• Make sure “Multitasking” is turned on.
• Toggle on “Allow Multiple Apps.”
Step 3: Open the First App.
To begin using split screen on your iPad, open the first app that you want to use. For example, if you want to use Safari and Notes at the same time, open Safari first.
Step 4: Swipe Up to View the Dock.
Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to view the dock. The dock is the bar of icons that appears at the bottom of the screen.
Step 5: Open the Second App.
Find the second app that you want to use and tap and hold on its icon in the dock. Drag the app icon to the right or left side of the screen, depending on which side you want to use for the split screen.
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Step 6: Adjust the Size of the Split Screen.
Once you’ve dragged the second app onto the screen, you can adjust the size of the split screen. To do this, you need to use the divider between the two apps. Tap and hold the divider, and then drag it to adjust the size of the two apps. You can make one app larger than the other or split the screen evenly between the two apps.
Step 7: Use the Split Screen.
You can now use both apps simultaneously. You can copy and paste information between the two apps, or use one app as a reference while working in the other. To switch between apps, simply swipe up from the bottom of the screen to view the dock, and then tap on the app you want to use.
Step 8: Exit Split Screen.
To exit split screen, simply drag the divider to the edge of the screen until the second app disappears. You can also tap and hold on the second app’s icon in the dock and select “Close App” to exit split screen.
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Originally posted on March 20, 2023 @ 4:17 pm
