Do you want to get a split screen on iPad OS 26? Follow the guide to know how you can do so. We shall see the steps along with everything that you need to know about it. So, let us begin.
What is a split screen on iPad OS 26?
The new iPadOS 26 comes with an improved feature. With iPadOS 26, the traditional “Split View” multitasking feature has been replaced by a new, more flexible windowing system, which is not exactly the same as the split screen. In this, instead of being limited to two apps side-by-side, you can now open multiple app windows at once. This even allows you to freely resize and arrange them on your screen, similar to a Mac. You can also “tile” windows to automatically arrange them into multiple – two, three, or even four sections of the screen. This new and improved approach gives you more control over your online activities and makes the iPad feel more like a traditional computer, where you usually open multiple tabs or multitask easily.
Steps to split a screen on iPadOS 26
Now that we know all about this feature, let us understand how you can do it on your device.
From the Dock
- To do this, open your first app.
- Now swipe up from the bottom to show the Dock.
- Touch and hold a second app’s icon in the Dock and drag it to the left or right edge of the screen to begin.
Using the Window Controls
- Firstly, open an app.
- After that, long-press the “traffic light” buttons – red, yellow, and green in the top left corner of the app window.
- Select an option to tile the window to a particular side of the screen.
- Doing this will move the current app and let you select a second app for the other side and voila! It’s done.
By Flicking
- This is another simple method. Here you can open an app and resize its window.
- Finally, “Flick” or quickly drag the top of the app window to the left or right side of the screen. The window will automatically move into a tiled arrangement.
That is all you need to do in order to split the screen on iPadOS 26. Following any of the methods, you can split the screen on your device.
Benefits of splitting the screen on iPadOS 26
- You can now work on multiple apps simultaneously, which is perfect for tasks like taking notes while watching a video or even referencing a document while writing an email. It is also great for passive viewing while you do something else.
- The new windowing system with resizable, overlapping windows and a full menu bar gives you a working system just like a desktop, especially when using a keyboard and mouse, and can actually work on anything you want to.
- You will also get the ability to freely arrange and resize windows which allows you to create custom layouts that perfectly suit your workflow or your virtual layout.
- With the new windowing and Exposé features, it’s faster and more intuitive to switch between different apps and quickly find the window you need.
