If you’re using a MacBook and want to boost your productivity, learning how to use split screen can come in quite handy. It lets you run two apps side by side without having to constantly switch between windows. Whether you’re researching while writing, or watching a video while taking notes, here’s how you can set up split screen in just a few steps.
Step 1: Hover over the green button
Open the first app you want to use. In the top-left corner of the window, hover your mouse over the green fullscreen button (don’t click it just yet). A small menu will pop up with a few options.
Step 2: Choose your side
From the dropdown, select “Tile Window to Left of Screen” or “Tile Window to Right of Screen,” depending on where you want the app to sit. The app will snap to that side.
Step 3: Pick your second app
Once the first app fills one half of the screen, your Mac will show the rest of your open windows on the other side. Click on the second app you want to use—it’ll fill the other half of the screen.
Step 4: Adjust the split
You can drag the black divider in the middle to give more space to one app or the other.
Step 5: Exit split screen
To exit, just hit the green button again or press Esc, and both windows will return to regular view.
Split screen works with most modern macOS versions (macOS Catalina and later). It’s a simple but powerful way to multitask more efficiently—no extra apps or tools needed.
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