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How to split screen on iPad Pro
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Apple has really stepped up its iPadOS game in recent years, with the ability to run two apps side by side in split screen making the iPad a great productivity tool.
Both apps will be fully usable simultaneously, and you can even drag and drop files, links, images and more between the two. Give it a try with Apple’s pre-installed apps.
First, though, you’ll need to know how to open two apps simultaneously on iPad. Here’s how it’s done.
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The Short Version
Step1
Open your first app and access the multitasking toolbar
Open the first app you wish to run, then tap the … multitasking toolbar symbol at the top of the screen. Tap the split screen button in the centre.
Step2
Open your second app
When you tap the split screen button, your first app will slide to one side, and you’ll be given access to your home screen. Navigate to and tap to open the second app you wish to run in Split View.
Step3
Resize your split screen apps
Both apps will open equally in Split View, but you can resize in favour of one or the other by touching and dragging the central divider left and right.
FAQs
Either drag the central divider all the way in one direction or tap on one of the … symbols followed by the full screen icon.
With both apps open in Split View, drag down from the … symbol to close that app. Select a new app from the home screen.
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