Using Split View and Slide Over

Split View and Slide Over are two powerful productivity features available on iPad devices. Both features allow you to multitask and run multiple apps simultaneously on your iPad. Whether you want to browse the web while taking notes, or reference multiple documents at once, Split View and Slide Over can greatly enhance your workflow. In this tutorial, we will learn how to use Split View and Slide Over effectively on your iPad.

Enabling Split View and Slide Over

Before we dive into using Split View and Slide Over, let's make sure these features are enabled on your iPad:

1. Open the Settings app on your iPad.
2. Scroll down and tap on Home Screen & Dock.
3. Ensure that Multitasking is toggled on.
4. If you want to enable Slide Over specifically, also make sure that Allow Multiple Apps is toggled on under the Slide Over section.

With these settings in place, you're ready to start using Split View and Slide Over.

Using Split View

Split View lets you have two apps open side by side on your iPad, allowing you to work with both apps simultaneously. Here's how you can use Split View:

1. Open the first app you want to use in Split View.
2. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to access the Dock.
3. Locate the second app you want to use and long-press on its icon.
4. Drag and drop the second app icon to the left or right edge of the screen, depending on where you want it to appear.
5. Release your finger to open the second app in Split View mode.

Now you have two apps running side by side in Split View. You can adjust the size of each app window by dragging the divider that separates them.

To switch between apps in Split View, you can swipe left or right on the divider. You can also open a third app by dragging its icon from the Dock and dropping it on either side of the screen.

To exit Split View and return to the full-screen mode of any app, simply swipe the divider to the edge of the screen until one app completely takes over.

Using Slide Over

Slide Over is a feature that allows you to quickly access a secondary app in a floating window on top of your primary app. Here's how you can use Slide Over:

1. Open the app you want to use as your primary app.
2. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to access the Dock.
3. Drag and drop the second app's icon to the center right edge of the screen. Alternatively, you can swipe from the right edge of the screen to the left to reveal the Slide Over app picker.
4. Release your finger to open the second app in Slide Over mode.

The Slide Over app will appear in a floating window on top of your primary app. To switch between recent Slide Over apps, swipe left or right on the Slide Over handle at the top of the floating window.

To dismiss the Slide Over app, swipe it to the right side of the screen. This will minimize it back to the edge, and you can swipe left on the handle to bring it back whenever needed.

Adjusting Split View and Slide Over Behavior

You can adjust some settings related to Split View and Slide Over behavior to suit your preferences:

1. Open the Settings app on your iPad.
2. Scroll down and tap on Home Screen & Dock.
3. Under the Multitasking section, you can configure options such as "Allow Multiple Apps," "Picture in Picture," and "Gestures."

Explore these settings to customize the behavior of Split View and Slide Over on your iPad.

Conclusion

By utilizing Split View and Slide Over, you can significantly enhance your productivity on the iPad. Take advantage of these multitasking features to work with multiple apps simultaneously and streamline your workflow. Experiment with different app combinations and enjoy the flexibility and efficiency that Split View and Slide Over offer.