How to Enable and Use Split Screen on Mac

Split Screen is a useful feature on Mac that allows you to view two applications side by side, making multitasking more efficient. This tutorial will guide you through the process of enabling and using Split Screen on your Mac.

Enabling Split Screen

To enable Split Screen on your Mac, follow these steps:

1. Open the applications you want to use in Split Screen mode.
2. Once both applications are open, click and hold the green traffic light button located at the top left of the application window.
3. A dropdown menu will appear with three options: "Enter Full Screen," "Tile Window to Left of Screen," and "Tile Window to Right of Screen."
4. Select the option that corresponds to the position you want the application to occupy in Split Screen mode. For example, if you want the application to be on the left side, choose "Tile Window to Left of Screen."

Using Split Screen

After enabling Split Screen, you can navigate and interact with both applications simultaneously. Here are a few tips to help you make the most of Split Screen:

Adjusting Window Sizes

• To adjust the width of each application window, click and drag the vertical divider between them.
• To make one application take up more space, simply drag the divider towards the opposite side.
• You can also adjust the height of the windows by clicking and dragging the horizontal divider if needed.

Switching Focus between Applications

• To switch the focus between the applications, click on the desired application window.
• You can also use the keyboard shortcut Control + → to move the focus to the right or Control + ← to move it to the left.

Exiting Split Screen

To exit Split Screen mode and return to a single application view, follow these steps:

1. Move your cursor to the top of the screen to reveal the menu bar.
2. In the menu bar, click on the green traffic light button of either application window in Split Screen mode.
3. From the dropdown menu, select "Exit Full Screen."

Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcuts Control + ↑ or Control + ↓ to exit Split Screen mode.

Conclusion

Enabling and using Split Screen on your Mac can significantly improve your productivity by allowing you to work with multiple applications simultaneously. With the easy-to-use Split Screen feature, multitasking becomes more seamless and efficient. Use this guide to make the most out of Split Screen on your Mac.