Tech Desk 
Jul 14, 2024
Whether you need to research and type, compare documents, or simply want to multitask, split screen mode allows you to divide your screen into two separate windows, making it easy to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
This feature can significantly enhance your productivity and multitasking experience.
Here’s a step-by-step on how you can easily activate and use the split screen feature on your Chromebook.
How to activate a split screen with maximise button on your Chromebook
- Open the app or website you want to use in one half of the screen.
- Click on the 'Maximise' button (middle button) in the top-right corner of the window.
- Drag the window to the left or right side of the screen until you see a grey line.
- Release the mouse button to snap the window into place.
How to set up a split screen by dragging and dropping
- Open two apps or websites you want to use simultaneously.
- Click and hold on the tab of one app and drag it to the left or right side of the screen.
- Release the mouse button when you see a grey line, and the app will snap into place.
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How to use keyboard shortcuts to activate a split screen?
- Press Ctrl + [ (left bracket) to move the window to the left half of the screen.
- Press Ctrl + ] (right bracket) to move the window to the right half of the screen.
How to use overview menu to set up a split screen?
- Press the Search key + [] (left bracket) to open the Overview menu.
- Click and drag an app to the left or right side of the screen to set up split screen.
How to use a split screen on a Chromebook in tablet mode?
- Enable tablet mode on your Chromebook.
- Open two apps you want to use simultaneously.
- Tap and hold on one app's tab and drag it to the left or right side of the screen.
How to maximise a window on your Chromebook?
- Click on the 'Maximise' button (middle button) in the top-right corner of the window.
- Alternatively, press Ctrl + Shift + ↑ (up arrow) to maximise the window.
