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3 Ways to Turn Off Split Screen View in Safari on iPad

• May 18, 2022

The iPadOS comes with a Split Screen feature to let users multitask between different apps. In the Safari browser, you can use the Split View to either browse two web pages simultaneously or use another app in parallel on your iPad. Since it can be enabled easily, it’s quite normal for you to open the multi-window accidentally, causing the Safari window size to change or show only on half screen. For those who want to get rid of it, here’s how to turn off the Split Screen View in the Safari browser on iPad .

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Turn Off Split Screen View in Safari on iPad Running iPadOS 15

One can open Split View in Safari on an iPad in three different ways:

• Long-press the Window button and select New Window in Split View .
• OR use the multitasking button (…) at the top of the screen.
• OR drag and drop the link to the left or right edge of the screen.

This makes it prone for people to toggle the multi-window mode while swiping in the browser accidentally. So, if you’re wondering why you have two different tabs on the same screen in Safari, it’s due to Split Screen.

There are several ways to close the Split Screen View, shown below. All the steps have been tried on iPad Air running the latest iPadOS 15.1 .

Method 1- Close Safari Split View Using Multitasking Buttons

The easiest way to close Split View in Safari browser is through the multitasking buttons, as follows:

• Hold your iPad in landscape or portrait mode.

Method 2- Drag the Split View Divider

In Split View mode, the two tabs in the Safari browser are divided by a bar. You can drag the bar to resize either of the windows and also to exit the Split Screen.

To do so, drag the divider bar to either side of the screen . If you wish to retain the tab on the left, drag the bar to the right edge of the screen. Or, if you want to keep the tab on the right, drag the bar to the left edge on your iPad screen.

The other tab will be closed automatically and you’ll return to the normal one-window view in the Safari browser.

Method 3- Merge All Windows to Close Split Screen

The other way to turn off Split Screen View in Safari on your iPad is to merge all the windows. Once you do so, all the tabs will be merged to a single window and you can switch between them individually.

Bonus- Close Safari Split Tab from Recent Apps Menu

You can also close the Split View by clearing one of the two tabs from the recently used apps menu. Swipe up from the bar at the bottom to open the recent apps screen on your iPad. Then, swipe up to remove the tab you want to close in Safari.

You can now open Safari again without the two-tab window. This is not a direct method but an option for those who want to close the split view in Safari without much hassle.

Avoid Accidentally Opening the Split Screen on iPad

To avoid opening the Split Screen View while browsing the web in Safari or any other app on your iPad, keep a note of the three-dot button at the center-top of your screen. Accidentally tapping or dragging the button will cause changes in window size and view.

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Get Rid of Split Screen in Safari on iPad

These were some quick ways to turn off or close the Split Screen View in the Safari browser on your iPad. I hope this helps you get rid of the two-window or half-screen view that you may have come across accidentally. Anyways, what do you think about iPad’s Split View feature? Do you find it useful? Let me know in the comments below. Stay tuned for more.

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Troubleshooting, how to turn off split screen in safari for ipad exiting safari split screen in ipados.

Safari for iPad offers a nice Split Screen View feature that allows you to view and read two websites side-by-side in the Safari browser, visible when the iPad is oriented in horizontal landscape mode. While entering into Safari Split Screen view on iPad is pretty easy, many users find that exiting and closing Split Screen View in Safari on iPad is less than obvious. This leads some iPad users to be thoroughly confused by Safari split screen mode on their tablet and think it’s either stuck enabled or can’t be escaped from, but rest assured you can close Safari Split View and leave the split web browsing mode fairly easily.

This tutorial will show you how to exit out of Safari split screen view on the iPad, which effectively turns it off. We’ll also show you how to close out of tabs that are in Safari Split View, and also discuss how to stop the iPad screen from splitting into two screens in Safari when it the device is rotated from portrait to landscape orientation.

How to Exit Safari Split View on iPad by Merging Safari Split Screen

Assuming you’re currently in Safari Split Screen View mode with two Safari panels open side by side on the iPad, here is how you can merge the two Safari split screens into a single Safari screen again. This effectively leaves Safari Split View and turns it back into a single browsing panel:

• From Safari Split Screen view on iPad, tap near the top of Safari or pull down to reveal the URL bar and Safari navigation buttons *
• Tap and hold on the Safari Tabs button, it looks like two overlapping squares and will be in the corner of the Safari window (in Safari Split View you will see two of these, you can tap and hold on either)

• From the pop-up menu, choose “Merge All Tabs” to merge the Split Screen View windows in Safari into a single screen

Once you merge the tabs, the Safari Split Screen window will be closed and you’ll be back to a regular single Safari browsing view on iPad.

You can also choose “Close All Tabs” if you don’t want to keep the tabs open in Safari split screen, which will also exit out of Safari Split View on iPad by closing the tabs in the split panel you chose.

This is the simplest way to exit Safari Split Screen mode, which is also about as close as iOS gets to turning off Safari Split Screen and disabling the feature (until it’s used again anyway).

Nonetheless there are other way stop escape out of Safari Split Screen by closing the tabbed windows in a Safari split screen panel.

* Note all approaches to exiting Safari Split Screen mode on iPad rely on showing the Safari back and forward navigation buttons first, as they must be visible on screen to access the other options.

How to Close Safari Split Screen View on iPad by Closing Tabs

If you want to close the tabs that open in Safari Split View as well, you can also exit and leave Safari Split View by specifically closing all the tabs that are open in the Split View panel of Safari.

• From Safari Split View on iPad, tap the URL / address bar at the top of the screen to reveal Safari navigation buttons and the tab bar
• Tap on the tiny faint grey “(X)” button in Safari to close that Safari tab

• If multiple tabs are open in the Safari split screen view, repeat and tap on the other tiny light grey “(X)” buttons until all tabs are closed on the split panel you want to close

The close tab button in Safari Split View can be difficult to find, not only because it’s quite small and being a light faint grey color, but also because it’s not visible unless the broader Safari navigation options are visible as well.

How to Stop Safari Screen Splitting in Two on iPad When Rotated

The only way to stop Safari from splitting into two screens when the iPad is rotated is to exit and leave Safari Split View mode on the iPad.

To accomplish that, you can use either set of instructions detailed here on this page, either by merging the tabs and closing Safari Split Screen View on iPad, or by manually closing the Safari Tabs that are open in one of the split view panels.

After you have closed and exited out of Safari Split Screen, if you rotate the iPad from vertical portrait to horizontal landscape orientation when in Safari, Safari will no longer split the screen on iPad.

How to Turn Off Split Screen Safari on iPad?

You might be asking yourself how to turn off and disable the Safari split screen feature in iOS for iPad. There is currently no way to disable Safari Split View feature on iPad.

Because you can not turn off Safari Split Screen on iPad, you’ll instead find that the only way to disable Safari Split View on iPad is to close out of it as outlined on this page, and then not use or enter into the Safari Split Screen feature again.

The inability to disable Safari Split Screen View mode differs from the broader ability to disable multitasking on iPad in general, but note that if you disable iPad Multitasking you will find that turning that feature off has no impact on Safari Split View mode, and the Safari Split Screen feature persists. So again, if you don’t like Safari Split Screen mode, exit out of it and don’t use it again.

Undoubtedly some of the confusion about exiting and leaving Safari Split Screen View could be alleviated by at least making the exit process similar to when using Split Screen View multi-tasking on iPad in general where you can simply grab the vertical separating line and drag it to the edge of the screen to close out. But for now, that’s not the case, perhaps down the road iOS Safari will have a more obvious approach to using split screen web browsing, but until then (if ever) just use the tips outlined above to close out of split browsing mode on Safari for iPad, or to avoid it in the first place. And maybe down the road Safari Settings will have an option to disable and turn off Safari Split Screen on iPad as well, time will tell!

Did the steps above help you to close and exit out of Safari Split View on the iPad? Do you have any helpful tips or tricks for exiting Safari Split Screen on iPad? Do you know of any secret trick to disable and turn off Safari Split Screen View on iPad? Share with us in the comments below!

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This is an example of why I can’t stand Apple products. The user design is absolutely terrible. As others have said, it should not take an article like this to explain, and even after reading it, I still can’t get my 85 year old father’s split screen exited because the controls this article shows in their screen shots do not appear on his ipad. Good riddance Apple I’m sticking with Ubuntu.

Apple has sucked worse every year since Jobs died. Why TF does Safari open every time I touch an image too long? I hold an image in Amazon so it will zoom in but this POS ipad thinks I want to open a new safari window that will delete all my other open safari tabs. Who wants this shitty feature? I can’t imagine when I would ever want that to happen. If I want to open something in Safari, I could cut and paste it.

All I do is double click on the home button. This will take you to a screen that shows everything open on your iPad. Slide finger up on the offensive split screen and it disappears. Then click on the web page you were last on and it comes up without the split screen.

If safari was so obvious to use it wouldn’t take a 5 page article to explain how to remove the split screen. Safari is garbage. Not designed for people who want a simple tool without obtuse, inexplicable features. I got rid of the split screen by f’ing around and swiping up. I can’t explain it. Somehow I got the second screen to float somehow, sort of like when all open apps are displayed when the home button is double-tapped. Then I swiped it up like an app I want to close and IT’S GONE. I was so pissed I thought I’d have a stroke

Didnt work. Step 1 to step 2 doesn’t bring up the symbols you are showing on my ipad. I hate ipads. I can’t even get step one to work: “From Safari Split Screen view on iPad, tap near the top of Safari or pull down to reveal the URL bar and Safari navigation buttons” does nothing even close to this on our ipad.

I have never entered into this view intentionally and am not actually sure how to enter it intentionally. But every time I managed to get out of it, the very next time I started up safari, all my previously opened tabs are gone. This is an extremely irritating feature especially when I was working with numerous open tabs and then suddenly, unexpectedly …

However, I never realized that holding that icon opened up a context menu.

The solution is stop using Safari. The bonus is you don’t have a “share” button filled with garbage you don’t use, get rid of previews and get a far more streamlined and intuitive interface.

Apple Marketing is beyond hope. Not using the installed apps gets rid of a lot of the insanity.

This is really pissing me off. Third time it’s happened and I can’t remember how to get it off. What would you do this?!

P, here is an article telling you exactly how to escape out of Safari Split Screen mode on iPad and how to turn it off:

https://osxdaily.com/2018/08/18/how-exit-safari-split-screen-ipad/

My wife was scrolling through Safari pages and this split view randomly happened. Took ages to find what was causing this.

Totally unbelievable that this option cannot be set off.

Time to dump Safari and use a different browser.

If only if it were that simple. You don’t even have to be I Safari. I don’t use it and still get a floating window that is hard to get rid of popping up randomly

I know right? Stupidest most annoying feature ever

Brave works great. I HATE when the “geniuses” at apple mess with stuff like this and say “oh, you only need to do this, then this, and this, this too, and one more thing to get out of the ignorantly installed, unwanted feature you can’t modify, turn off or otherwise control.”

I keep opening these damned little 1/4 windows with stray touches on the screen on ads, or hyperlinks – my DOG even opened one by sniffing the screen.

I’ve been using Safari for over 15 years, I’m done.

Using Brave on my desktop for several years, I’m done with Safari.

This last, newest, greatest feature” was the LAST iteration I’m going to deal with.

Linux isn’t far beyond this…

Thank you! So much more effective than saying rude words about the device.

iOS is getting more and more confusing when these cumbersome functions like split screens and even more new stuff like floating popup windows that are not even covered by this article keep being implemented.

Maybe it is about time Apple introduces a Setting, like the first one in General, Steve Jobs mode on/off.

This way the legacy of Jobs will remain respected: an interface that do not need a user manual for most of us!

The small percentage of geeks can turn this setting off and have fun with all those wonky new stuff that they so much enjoyed creating and prevent to bother the majority of the users that just want a clutter-free interface that they can rely on.

OMGFG. I found my tribe. Thannk you for flagging this. who the **** asked for this split screen thing. It’s not even intuitive to close out of it – I’ve been searching for the last 30 mins lookoing for a soln

Thanks! I had a lot of trouble finding how to do this, and this worked! However, there was a lot of fluff to get to the actual instructions (I already knew I had a split screen and didn’t need an explanation of why I wanted to turn it off.). But a very helpful article.

Many thanks to Apple for adding “features” that no one asked for, and then making us jump through no end of convoluted hoops to turn this stuff off.

Thank you!!!!! Been going nuts here! And no other site has been helpful, glad to be back in single screen again. This happens periodically, and how i get in and out of split screen has historically been a mystery. And Evan Huang is correct. Miss Steve Jobs and his oversight.

Yes! Teddy M said it well. Thanks to osxdaily for a clear, effective explanation and fix. Walt Raleigh

I need help activating the feature to get 4 screens on my iPhone….or is this scheduled for the next iOS update.

Thank you, Thank you, Thank You! On various solutions to my problem, no one was as informative and thorough as you were with your perfect solution. Their solutions failed (by not providing a thorough explanation) and yours worked simply and beautifully. Osxdaily.com is the best! Thanks Again, Teddy M

I use split screen 5-6 days a week to update spreadsheet data on my Pro 10.5”. I have no issues using it. My biggest gripe is that it seems only Apple apps work in split screen mode, where 3rd party apps all want the full screen. Why doesn’t Apple make this a requirement? It would greatly enhance the user experience. Just one of a bunch of things I’d like to b*tch about with Cupertino.

The article is useful, but leaves out one basic detail. This is not a feature for all devices. I found the Apple guide and it clarified which devices the split screen feature works on. I have an older iPad Air and the feature does not work.

There is an easy way to handle split screens: just move the tabs around. This way, you can change the order of the tabs in one window or you can move them to a second window or back into the first:

If you have several tabs open in Safari on iPad and want one of them appear in a split window, just hold the tab and drag it to the right or left side of your screen until it appears in its own window.

And if you want the tab to reappear in the first window, hold the tab again and drag it back. If it is the only tab in the second window, this window will close automatically.

I don’t even have the option to split the screen and my software is up to date!

Rotate iPad into sideways mode.

Then hold a link in Safari, then choose “Open in Split View”.

That’s how you open in Split Screen Safari on iPad. Hidden, like many other iOS features.

There’s another easy way to use split view: simply move the tabs! If you have several tabs open, you can change their order by just holding a tab and moving it to its new position. If you move it tho the far right or far left, it goes into a new split window. To close the split window, just drag the tab (or all tabs) back into the other window.

I never use unless it’s by mistake. I close it promptly.

I don’t see any use for it.

What would be useful would split screens for the apps.

Either Safari and an app, or two apps or a single app appearing twice. I could see real value there.

But the third party people have no interest in doing it. Just a costly venture.

Last time I used split screen it took me 5 minutes to look up how to enable it and 15 on how to turn it off. That was around Christmas time last year. It’s now August.

Agree with above, it shouldn’t require a multi step tutorial to use.

Absolutely right on! Who was the stupid idiot who came up with this split manure on mobile devices. Probably the same un- genius that created the character counter when sending character limited message that required a microscope or the vision of Superman. I don’t want or need a split screen anything on my iPhone or iPad. If I wanted to view more than one screen I would go to my desktop MacPro and its 27” screen. I don’t want any such crap on my iOS DEVICES!!! I pity the poor soul who inadvertently triggers this on an iPhone or small/mini iPad. Take that un-genious out of the building, stand them against a wall and have them shot!

So very well said! I fully agree, totally 100%! My suggestion is to overload Apple with a feature request: Settings > Safari > Split screens on/off (off by default)

Couldn’t agree more! Rant on. Maybe Apple is listening, though I doubt it.

Well that sure makes sense… to leave Safari split browser, you have to rotate the iPad to the sideways mode, then do a magic tap swipe type gesture on just the right part of the screen so that you can see some buttons that don’t look like buttons, then long tap and hold on some thing that doesn’t even look like a button, to reveal a hidden menu that nobody would know was there if they didn’t know to leave their finger stuck on a couple of squares for a few seconds. Good grief! It just works!

I appreciate learning how to do this, but this should not need a tutorial. It’s a web browser. Web browsing should be easy. iOS is supposed to be easy. None of this is easy, because guesswork is not easy.

Think about how much easier it is to close a web browser window, or put two side to side on Mac. Think about how easy that is on Windows. Then think about that experience on iPad.

And don’t even get me started on iPad multitasking, the most confusing experience ever imagined on any computer platform. There is nothing intuitive about iOS anymore, it’s all a guessing game. Things don’t look like buttons. Some text is a button some text isn’t. Things are hidden behind Magic Gestures and pulls and swipes and hard pushes and long presses. The entire iOS experience is confusing, nothing like what iOS was under Steve Jobs and Scott Forstall when it was obvious and intuitive.

Gosh Golly, that’s a rant!

The whole iOS interface is confusing. Try and explore general multitasking like slide over, split screen, video hover, the dock, the new paneled screen of tiled apps for app switching, it is all so confusing that me, someone who has been an advanced computer user for 30 years needs to look up how to do stuff. There is no discovery in iOS, there is no obvious indicator about what does what in iOS, or where, or how. Everything is a mystery behind a mystery.

I will go ahead and say that I think iOS is the most confusing GUI OS ever made, from a GUI standpoint. NOTHING is intuitive anymore.

Steve Jobs was the ultimate UX/UI champion, always pushing for simplicity and making things obvious. If it wasn’t obvious it was not good enough for Steve Jobs. If it needed an explanation it was too complicated. Compare that approach to nowadays… you have to read a multi-page long treatise just to learn how to close two web browser windows!!!!

Knowledge is power! It just takes time to gain the knowledge. 😝

And as soon as you gain it, they switch to another system

couldn’t agree more..someone at apple worked way to long on this ..apple ought to smarten up

Finally a coherent explanation and description. Had to look through way too many! And I agree, it should not be that complicated! Thank you!

Yep, I’ve had my iPad for a year and tonight for the first time, I did something accidentally that created the side-by side windows and couldn’t for the life of me figure out how to get rid of it. (and I’ve been on a Mac for 25 years) I totally agree with the Steve Jobs comment above and having to read 3 or 4 different pages before finding one that was straightforward, to the point and not geek speak is nuts. Where’s the intuitive thinking that made Apple famous???

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How to Get Rid of Split Screen on an iPad

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• Drag the divider to the left or right to easily get out of split screen.
• Hide floating apps by converting them to split screen and dragging the divider left or right.
• Split screen can also be completely disabled in Settings .

This article covers how to get out of split screen on an iPad, how to close and hide floating windows, and how to disable the split screen feature altogether.

How to Close Split Screen on iPad

It can be frustrating if you've started using split-screen on your iPad or you've accidently gotten into split screen, and can't figure out how to get out of it. Don't stress. Here's how to get back to using your iPad normally.

With two apps open on the screen, you should see a black divider bar.

Tap and hold that bar and slide it left or right, depending on whether you want to close the left or right app. In the example below, Chrome will take over the additional half of the screen where the app Nebo is active.

At the edge of the screen, release the bar and you'll be returned to fuel screen view.

How to Close a Floating Window on iPad

If you pull an app out of the dock and place it on top of the window you already have open, rather than opening in split screen, it will open as a floating window. The easiest way to get rid of the floating window is to convert it to split screen and then close it.

If you try to drag a floating window to the right or left side of the iPad, rather than closing, the window will just be hidden. If you truly want to close the app, you'll need to follow the instructions below.

Tap and hold the center button on the floating screen, then drag it down toward the bottom of the screen.

When the floating screen tries to merge into a split screen view, release it.

Then drag the split screen divider to the right or left to close the desired screen.

How to Disable Split Screen on iPad

If you don't use split screen on your iPad and you ended up there accidentally, you may find the feature a bit frustrating. Or if split screen just isn't something you see yourself using all that often and you don't see the need to leave it enabled, you can disable split screen completely so you don't end up getting into split screen (or a floating window) accidentally..

Open Settings and tap Home Screen & Dock . You'll find it in the General settings group.

On the Home Screen & Dock page, tap multitasking .

Then on the Multitasking page, toggle Allow Multiple Apps off (the toggle will turn gray).

Now you don't have to worry about getting stuck in split screen mode again.

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With iPad's newest update, you can now use Multitasking to open two apps side-by-side in split screen mode. If you have open apps in split screen, you can easily close it by tapping the Multitasking button. You can also disable this feature entirely. Here's how to enable and disable split screen on an iPad.

Turning Off Split Screen on an iPad

To quickly close an app open in split screen, drag the divider to the edge of either side. To disable the feature completely, go to Settings > Multitasking & Gestures > Off .

• Be sure to update your device . You must have at least iPadOS 17 to disable this feature.
• If your iPad is older , you can close Split Screen by dragging the divider to either end of the screen.

• If you have any active split screens, they'll be separated into their individual app windows.

• Make sure this feature is enabled in your settings. Tap Settings > Multitasking & Gestures > Split View & Slide Over .

• A pop-up menu will open.

• Alternatively, you can tap Slide Over if you want this app to open in a separate panel on top of another app.

• The apps will open in split view with the first app on the left and the second app on the right.
• To rearrange the app, tap the Multitasking icon above either app. Tap Split VIew , and then select Left Split or Right Split .
• To return to full-screen mode, tap the Multitasking icon above either app, and tap Full Screen . [1] X Research source

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• From the Dock, tap, hold, and drag another app to the left or right of the screen.

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How to Disable Split Screen in Safari

Wondering how to turn off split screen view in Safari on iPad? You have come to the right place! The split screen feature in the iPad operating system lets the user perform multiple tasks between different applications at the same time. In Safari, the split screen feature is an amazing option that lets you browse two different web pages simultaneously but with smaller screen space. You can easily enable this multi-window feature on your iOS device. Continue reading to disable split screen in Safari.

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For those who do not know how to open split screen in Safari on iPad or Macbook, we have listed the steps below:

Option 1: Through Windows Button

Long press the Window button and select New Window in Split View .

Option 2: Use Mutitasking Button

You can use multitasking button (…)   found at the top of the screen. Then, choose:

• Tile Window to Left of Screen or,
• Tile Window to Right of Screen

Option 3: You can also drag and drop link  to the right or left edge of the screen.

Guess what? If you accidentally turned on the split screen in the middle of an interesting full-screen video, this would turn really frustrating. For those who want to turn off split screen view in Safari on iPad, we bring an amazing guide that will help you learn the same. The steps are very simple and easy to implement. Follow them in the same order to attain the best results. Keep reading!

Note: macOS/iOS versions may not have the same Settings options, and they might vary. Hence, ensure the correct settings before changing any. The said steps were performed on iPadOS 15.1 & macOS big sur.

Method 1: Through Recent Menu

This is a simple but effective method to turn off split screen view in Safari on iPad devices. Even though it is not a straightforward method to disable split screen feature if you want to know how to get rid of split screen on iPad without any hassle.

1A. Swipe up from the bottom to open the Recent apps screen on your iPad/Macbook.

1B. Open Apple menu >  Recent items as shown, on your macOS device.

2. Then, swipe up on the tab which you want to terminate in Safari.

3A. Select the Close This Tab option

Then, launch Safari and check if it opens in a full-screen single window.

Note: You can also close all tabs by tapping Close All [n] Tabs .

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Method 2: Through Multitasking Buttons

This is another simple way to turn off split screen view in Safari on iPad with the help of multitasking buttons. Follow the below-listed instructions to disable split screen.

1. Place your iPad in portrait or landscape mode and tap on the Multitasking button 

2. Now, tap on the Enter Full Screen option shown highlighted below.

3. Now, the other tab will be closed and you can enjoy Safari in normal view now.

Method 3: Drag Split View Divider on iPad

When you are using your iPad in split screen view, using Split View Divider , you can see the two screens separated by a bar. This bar can be used to resize the screen size according to your convenience.

• If you want your right tab in full screen, drag the Split View Divider straight to the left.
• If you want your left tab on full screen, drag it to the right.

Here are the steps to disable split screen in Safari using drag split view divider on iPad.

1. Tap the Split View Divider in the center of the screen that divides the screen.

2. Drag the Split View Divider according to your preference until the other app closes completely.

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Method 4: Merge All Windows on iPad

This is another simple way that helps you learn how to get rid of split screen on iPad my merging all the windows that are currently open. If you do so, all the windows will be merged into a single window and so you can switch to the application whichever you want manually. Here is how you do it.

1B. Or, select the Window option from the menu bar.

2. In the new menu that appears, tap Merge All Windows .

This will close the split screen and all the tabs will be merged together.

Method 5: Contact Apple Support

If you are still not able to turn off split screen view in Safari on iPad, you can contact Apple Support Team through their  official website  or visit  Apple Care for further assistance.  The support team is extremely helpful and responsive. Thus, you should know how to get rid of split screen on iPad, in no time.

Pro Tip: How to Prevent Accidentally Opening Split Screen

If you wonder how to get rid of split screen on iPad while browsing Safari, the most simple way is to avoid turning on the feature accidentally. Always make a note of three-dotted button at the middle-top of the screen. If you accidentally tap or drag this button, your window size and view will be changed. So, be cautious while handling the split screen button.

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How to Remove Split Screen on the iPad

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Split View is an iPad feature that allows you to split your screen and use two apps at the same time. Even though it’s convenient for multitasking, having two windows share one screen can be confusing and distracting. Therefore, you have two options – you can remove Split View in a couple of motions or permanently deactivate this feature.

In this article, we will show you how to deactivate or remove the split-screen feature on an iPad, how to set it up, and use it efficiently. We’ll also address some common questions regarding this iPad screen-viewing tool.

How to Remove Split Screen on an iPad?

Having two apps open one beside the other can be extremely useful. It’s especially handy when you’re doing research, working on a presentation, or writing a project, since it minimizes the time-consuming process of going back and forth all the time.

Once you have finished and you don’t need the additional view, you can easily turn off the split screen on your iPad. You can return to the single screen mode by following these steps:

Once you swipe to the edge of the screen and get rid of the unwanted tab, the other app will expand to full-screen mode.

Make sure that you don’t swipe to either side of the screen too fast and that you swipe to the edge. Otherwise, the tab you wanted to close will float above the other window – this type of view is called Slide Over. We’ll show you how to remove it in the following section.

How to Get Rid of a Small Floating Window on iPad (Slide Over)?

If you want to view multiple apps at the same time, Slide Over is a great way to do it. Slide Over refers to small window panes that hover over other apps, which are in full-screen mode. They can either be positioned on the left or right side of your iPad screen, depending on which direction you move them from the Dock bar. You can create as many Slide Over panes as you like.

If you want to get rid of the small windows, or if you were planning to remove split-screen apps and they were, instead, converted to a Slide Over window, this is how to get rid of them:

• Long-press the control bar of the Slide Over tab.
• Slowly drag it to the edge of the screen (not all the way through).
• Stop dragging when the tab expands. That means that you are using Split View again.
• Hold the divider and swipe to the edge of the screen.

What you’ve done is returned the tab into Split View and then removed it just like you would with any other split-screen tab.

• The direction of your gesture should depend on the tab’s placement – if it’s on the right side of the screen, swipe to the right.
• On the other hand, if it’s on the left side of the screen, long-press the tab and gently move it to the left.
• When you want to take another look, touch the edge of the screen (where it disappeared) and swipe your finger in the opposite direction. The Slide Over tab will immediately appear on the side of the screen, and you will be able to view it once again.

How to Use Split Screen on iPad?

Before we go into the details about the split-screen feature and how to activate it, there are a few things you should keep in mind. First, split-screen doesn’t work with all apps on your iPad. For example, apps such as Instagram, Facebook, and Google Assistant tend to crash once you open them in Split View.

Secondly, split-screen may not be available on all iPads. These are the iPads that have the split-screen feature:

• iPad 5th generation (or newer)
• iPad Air 2 (or newer)
• iPad mini 4 (or newer)

To view a particular app in Split View, it must be in the Dock bar. This means that it has to be one of your recently used apps or one of your favorites. Once you make sure it’s on the Dock bar, follow these steps:

If you don’t drag the app icon all the way to the edge, it will turn into a small window, and it will float over the first app (Slide Over).

When you first place both apps in split-screen, the screen won’t be divided equally. The second app will take up much less space than the first one. To adjust the dimensions and make the two tabs equal, drag the divider to either side of the screen.

Additional FAQs

How do you fix a split screen on an ipad.

We’ve already shown you how to remove split-screen from your iPad. However, if you don’t intend to use this iPad tool at all, you can disable it permanently. This is how it’s done:

1. Unlock your iPad.

2. Go to Settings .

3. Navigate to General .

4. Tap Home Screen & Dock .

5. Go to Multitasking .

6. Toggle the Allow Multiple Apps switch off.

This not only disables Split View from your iPad but Slide Over, too. Once you have disabled this feature, you can only open your apps in single-app view in full screen.

How Do I Get My iPad Back to Full Screen?

Once you turn off the split-screen feature, your screen will go back to normal. Make sure to tap and hold the window that you no longer need and swipe it to the edge of the screen. The app that you wish to remain will be transferred to full-screen mode.

How Do I Get Rid of Split Screen in Safari on iPad?

Split View isn’t only possible for apps on your iPad, you can also use it to view two web pages simultaneously, although it’s only available in landscape mode. First, we’ll show you how to activate this feature and then how to turn it off.

To use split-screen on Safari, follow these steps:

1. Position your iPad in landscape mode.

2. Open Safari on your iPad.

3. Open the first website.

4. In a separate tab, open the second website and go to the link.

5. Long-press the link until a menu opens and select Open in New Window .

6. Drag the new window to the left or right side of the screen.

Another way you can use split-screen with Safari is with a blank page. This is how it’s done:

1. Launch Safari.

2. Long-press Tab in the top right corner of your screen.

3. Tap Open New Window .

The two tabs will be displayed in Split View. If you want to turn off split-screen on Safari, here’s how you can do it:

1. Open the web page that you want to remove from split mode and long-press the Tab icon in the top right corner.

2. Tap Merge All Windows .

You can also select the Close This Tab option. That’s all there is to it. You’ve successfully returned your web page to full-screen mode.

How Do I Unsplit My iPad Screen?

If you are wondering how to turn off the split-screen mode and go back to full screen, go back to the beginning of the article and follow our instructions.

Manage All Your Windows on Your iPad Effectively

Now you have learned how to remove Split View, turn off Slide Over and activate the split-screen feature on your iPad. Screen-viewing tools help you multitask, stay organized, and do your work more efficiently. Once you figure out which gestures to use, you’ll be able to take advantage of all iPad screen-viewing tools.

Have you ever removed split-screen on your iPad? Did you use any of the methods outlined in this article? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Split screen in Safari on iPad can be a convenient feature for multitasking, allowing you to view two apps side by side. However, there are times when you may want to focus on a single browsing experience without the distraction of split screen. Whether you accidentally activated split screen or simply prefer a full-screen browsing experience, knowing how to disable split screen in Safari on iPad can be invaluable.

In this article, we will explore the ins and outs of split screen in Safari on iPad, providing a comprehensive guide on how to disable this feature when it's no longer needed. Additionally, we'll share some useful tips for avoiding split screen in Safari on iPad altogether, ensuring a seamless and uninterrupted browsing experience.

Understanding the mechanics of split screen in Safari on iPad is the first step toward regaining control over your browsing environment. By delving into the intricacies of this feature, you'll be better equipped to navigate the settings and make the necessary adjustments to suit your preferences. So, let's embark on this journey to uncover the nuances of split screen in Safari on iPad and learn how to reclaim a distraction-free browsing experience.

Understanding Split Screen in Safari on iPad

Split screen functionality in Safari on iPad allows users to simultaneously view and interact with two different apps or browser windows side by side. This feature is particularly useful for multitasking, as it enables users to compare information, reference content, or perform two distinct tasks without constantly switching between apps.

When split screen is activated in Safari on iPad, the screen is divided into two sections, with each section accommodating a separate app or browser window . This division provides a seamless and efficient way to engage with multiple sources of information or complete tasks that require inputs from different sources.

To activate split screen in Safari on iPad, users can initiate the feature by swiping up from the bottom of the screen to reveal the Dock. Next, they can tap and hold the app they want to use in split screen, drag it to the left or right edge of the screen, and release it to enter split screen mode. Once in split screen mode, users can select another app or browser window to occupy the remaining space on the screen, thereby enabling simultaneous usage of two applications.

In split screen mode, users have the flexibility to adjust the size of each app or browser window by dragging the divider between the two sections. This customization allows for a tailored viewing experience, accommodating the specific needs and preferences of the user.

It's important to note that not all apps support split screen functionality, and some apps may have limitations on their behavior when used in split screen mode. Additionally, split screen in Safari on iPad may not be suitable for all browsing activities, as certain websites or web applications may not render optimally in this mode.

Understanding the mechanics of split screen in Safari on iPad empowers users to leverage this feature effectively, enhancing productivity and multitasking capabilities. However, there are instances when users may prefer a full-screen browsing experience, prompting the need to disable split screen in Safari on iPad . In the following section, we will delve into the steps to disable split screen and regain a focused browsing environment.

How to Disable Split Screen in Safari on iPad

Disabling split screen in Safari on iPad is a straightforward process that allows users to transition from a divided browsing experience to a full-screen view. Whether you inadvertently activated split screen or simply prefer a singular focus on your browsing activities, regaining a traditional browsing environment is easily achievable. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to disable split screen in Safari on iPad:

Exit Split Screen Mode : If you are currently in split screen mode, the first step is to exit this mode. To do so, locate the vertical divider between the two apps or browser windows and tap and hold it. Then, drag the divider all the way to the left or right edge of the screen until the secondary app or window disappears. This action effectively exits split screen mode and returns the primary app or window to full-screen view.

Adjust App Size : In some cases, the secondary app or window may be minimized to a floating overlay instead of completely exiting split screen mode. To resolve this, tap and hold the top of the secondary app or window and drag it to the edge of the screen until it snaps back into its original app view. This action effectively restores the primary app or window to full-screen view.

Disable Split Screen Gesture : If you frequently find yourself unintentionally triggering split screen, you can disable the split screen gesture to prevent accidental activation. To do this, navigate to the "Settings" app on your iPad, select "Home Screen & Dock," and toggle off the "Allow Multiple Apps" option. By disabling this gesture, you can ensure that split screen is only activated intentionally, providing a more controlled browsing experience.

Use Full-Screen Browsing Mode : To fully immerse yourself in a single browsing experience without the distraction of split screen, consider utilizing Safari's full-screen browsing mode. Simply tap the "AA" icon in the address bar and select "Hide Toolbar" to expand the webpage to fill the entire screen, eliminating any remnants of split screen and allowing for an uninterrupted browsing experience.

By following these steps, you can effectively disable split screen in Safari on iPad and transition to a full-screen browsing environment, tailored to your preferences and focused on a singular browsing experience. Whether you need to exit split screen mode, adjust app sizes, disable split screen gestures, or utilize full-screen browsing mode, these methods provide the flexibility to customize your browsing experience according to your needs.

This comprehensive guide empowers users to take control of their browsing environment, ensuring a seamless and distraction-free experience when using Safari on iPad. With the ability to effortlessly disable split screen and transition to full-screen browsing, users can optimize their productivity and engagement with online content, free from the constraints of split screen mode.

Tips for Avoiding Split Screen in Safari on iPad

While knowing how to disable split screen in Safari on iPad is essential, proactively avoiding split screen scenarios can streamline your browsing experience. By implementing the following tips, you can minimize the likelihood of unintentionally triggering split screen and maintain a seamless, distraction-free browsing environment on your iPad.

Utilize Full-Screen Browsing : Embracing Safari's full-screen browsing mode can preemptively prevent split screen activation. By defaulting to a full-screen view, you can immerse yourself in a singular browsing experience without the need to exit split screen mode.

Customize Dock Settings : The apps displayed in the Dock can influence split screen behavior. Consider customizing your Dock to include only essential apps, reducing the likelihood of inadvertently triggering split screen when accessing frequently used applications.

Disable Split Screen Gestures : If you consistently find yourself unintentionally activating split screen, disabling the split screen gesture can be a proactive measure. By turning off the "Allow Multiple Apps" option in the "Home Screen & Dock" settings, you can prevent accidental split screen activation, ensuring a more controlled browsing experience.

Opt for Slide Over Instead : In instances where you need to reference another app without fully engaging in split screen, utilizing the Slide Over feature can provide a temporary overlay of the secondary app, allowing you to quickly access information without committing to split screen mode.

Explore App Compatibility : Not all apps are optimized for split screen functionality. Before engaging in multitasking activities, consider the compatibility of the apps you intend to use in split screen mode to ensure a seamless and efficient experience.

By incorporating these proactive tips into your browsing habits, you can minimize the occurrence of split screen scenarios in Safari on iPad, fostering a focused and uninterrupted browsing experience tailored to your preferences.

This comprehensive approach to avoiding split screen empowers users to navigate Safari on iPad with greater control and efficiency, ensuring that split screen remains a deliberate choice rather than an inadvertent interruption. With these tips at your disposal, you can optimize your browsing environment and maximize productivity while enjoying a seamless and distraction-free experience on your iPad.

In conclusion, mastering the art of managing split screen in Safari on iPad equips users with the flexibility to seamlessly transition between multitasking and focused browsing experiences. By understanding the mechanics of split screen, learning how to disable this feature, and implementing proactive measures to avoid unintentional activation, users can harness the full potential of Safari on iPad while maintaining control over their browsing environment.

The ability to disable split screen in Safari on iPad empowers users to reclaim a traditional full-screen browsing experience, tailored to their preferences and conducive to singular task engagement. Whether it's exiting split screen mode, adjusting app sizes, or customizing settings to prevent accidental activation, the process of disabling split screen is straightforward and offers a personalized approach to browsing on iPad.

Furthermore, the proactive tips for avoiding split screen scenarios provide users with a strategic advantage, allowing them to preemptively minimize the likelihood of split screen activation. By embracing full-screen browsing, customizing Dock settings, disabling split screen gestures, opting for Slide Over, and considering app compatibility, users can navigate Safari on iPad with greater control and efficiency, ensuring a seamless and uninterrupted browsing experience.

Ultimately, the comprehensive understanding of split screen functionality in Safari on iPad, coupled with the knowledge of how to disable and avoid it, empowers users to optimize their browsing environment according to their unique preferences and workflow. Whether it's toggling between multitasking and focused browsing or maintaining a consistent full-screen view, the ability to manage split screen in Safari on iPad enhances productivity and engagement with online content.

By leveraging these insights and techniques, users can harness the full potential of Safari on iPad, seamlessly transitioning between multitasking and focused browsing experiences while maintaining control over their digital workflow. With the knowledge and tools to disable and avoid split screen, users can curate a browsing environment that aligns with their individual needs, fostering a seamless and distraction-free experience on their iPad.

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How to Get Rid of Split Screen on iPad

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• You can't disable the Split Screen feature, but it's easy to close it. 
• To exit Split Screen, tap the gray controller on the divider line and drag it to the left or right edge of your screen. 
• If you have Stage Manager enabled, you will not have the option to use Split View.

Wondering how you get rid of split screen on iPad? Split View is the split screen feature that allows two apps to be open at once on your iPad's screen, but many people end up with a split screen on their iPads by mistake, especially in the Safari app. While there are many useful ways to use split screen on the iPad, some users simply don't like the iPad split screen. Here's how to remove split screen on iPad.

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How to Close Split Screen on Your iPad

Split View, Slide Over, and Stage Manager are all multitasking solutions for the iPad that can help you navigate multiple apps and activities at once, as well as boost your productivity. Before iPadOS 15, there was an option to disable Split View in Settings.  These days, you can no longer turn off split screen on the iPad by disabling it altogether, making closing split screen the only solution.

Dragging the Bar to Close Split Screen

If you've accidentally entered Split View and you can't seem to stop split screen on your iPad from interfering with your layout and from making your app windows small, you can undo the split screen by dragging the divider bar in the direction of the app you want to close . Now, let's dive into these easy solutions so that you can go back to seeing your apps in their normal size.

This solution to close split screen on the iPad is simple and quick! But there is another solution, so keep reading to find out!

Tapping the Three Dots to Close Split Screen

The other way to close Split Screen is by tapping the three dots at the top of the screen.

And those are the most common ways to close Split Screen on an iPad. Next, check out how to use the App Switcher to make multi-tasking on your iPad and switching between windows easier. If you're still having trouble, you might want to do a hard restart of your iPad to get it out of Split Screen.

To avoid accidental iPad split screen in the future, you can watch out for the three dots at the top of your app windows! Accidentally dragging this icon will cause all kinds of variations in window size and placement, so it's a good tip to know going forward.  For now, if you've found yourself on an iPad only showing a half-screen app view, you'll need to know how to exit split screen on iPad. The next section will show you how.

Important Note

For iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation and later), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation and later), and iPad Air (5th generation) running iPadOS 17 and later, you can enable Stage Manager, which will eliminate the Split View option. However, you will have to learn how to switch between windows and group apps in Stage Manager .

Split View in Safari on the iPad was a new iPad multitasking feature for iOS 10 that continues in iPadOS 17. Split View allows you to open two separate Safari web pages simultaneously on your iPad, which can have many benefits! The method for how to go back to full screen on iPad from the Safari split screen is the same as before—simply tap and drag the black divider bar to one side of the screen or the other. If you like learning tips and tricks about your iPad, be sure to sign up for our free Tip of the Day !

• How do I turn off split screen on iPad? You cannot disable split screen completely on your iPad, but you can exit split screen by either tapping the button at the top with the three dots and tapping Close, or you can drag the bar all the way to one side of your iPad's screen or the other.
• What to do if my iPad is stuck on split screen? Open the App Switcher and close all frozen apps. If that's not possible, do a hard restart: Press and quickly release the volume up button. Then press and quickly release the volume down button. Then press and keep holding the power button (keep holding past the swipe to power off) until the Apple Logo appears, then let go.
• Why is my iPad opening small windows? You may have Slide Over enabled, or you may have Stage Manager enabled, depending on your iPad. You can close any small windows by tapping the button at the top with the three dots and tapping Close. You can disable Stage Manager in the Control Center and tap the Stage Manager button to turn it off. 

I hope you've enjoyed this little trip down iPad split screen lane! Now you're equipped to tackle Split View next time it accidentally makes your iPad Safari window small, or squishes two apps together inconveniently. Next, take your iPad split screen knowledge further in our complete iPad multitasking guide.

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How to Disable/ Turn off Split Screen in Safari

Split-screen is actually a useful feature of your electronic device. You can view two different websites at the same time which sometimes is very handy. A split-screen is a common feature of the iPhone or iPad. You can open a Safari browser in a split-screen and carry out two different activities at the same time. However, this makes screen space smaller for both the tab. What if you want to watch a video on a full screen and you just cannot get rid of other instances of the screen. This is a frequently asked question of how I can turn off or even disable split screen while using safari on an iPhone or iPad. Today’s article is all about the split-screen and a tutorial on disabling it whenever not needed. 

• How to Turn off Split Screen in Safari from Current Tabs?

Safari is a popularly used browser on iPad and it supports split-screen and you can run multiple websites using the same safari browser multiple times. Let us assume that you are viewing two separate websites using the split-screen feature on your iPad. After some time you feel like you do not need the split-screen anymore and you want to return to the normal single-screen mode. Find out what to do in this segment.

• Go to the bottom-right corner of the screen which you want to keep intact and look for a double square-shaped icon overlapping each other (known as a tab icon ). 
• Press and hold the icon so that a popup option box appears. Now, select the Merge All Tabs option. That’s it, only the current tab remains and the other tab has disappeared.

Alternatively, you can click on the tab icon of the screen that you want to turn off and then tap on the ‘Close This Tab’ option. As a result, this tab closes and the other tab remains intact.

The question may come into your mind about how the screen was primarily split out. Well, multitasking and split-screen window are turned on by default on the iPad. So, the feature is always active; you are the one who chooses multiple tabs to be opened at the same time accidentally or willingly.

You could open split-screen in different ways. If you tap and hold on to a web link, the popup box will give you the option to open in split view.

Another way is by clicking on the tab icon remaining on the top-right corner of the safari browser (home page or search page) and then choosing the ‘Open Split View’. It is just the reverse method of turning off the split-screen.

You can also drag a particular web screen or app and place it beside the current screen. You can provide the same space for both the screen or you can give an advantage to one over the other just by dragging one screen. Turning off one screen can be done similarly- just by dragging one completely over the other one towards left or right. Do not drag from the upper portion where the web address is written. This way you are also able to turn off the split screen on your iPad.

Remember, the disappeared screen can be made reappear by dragging the current screen to create space for the other screen. So, you understand how easily one can go to the split-screen mode and revert to the normal screen mode with a few clicks or a simple dragging operation.

• How to Disable Split Screen in Safari From the Settings?

The above-mentioned technique does not permanently disable the split-screen feature. One can go in or out of the split-screen whenever required. If you feel that you do not require a split-screen anytime soon, then you may want to disable the feature from the settings of your iPad. Don’t worry, you won’t completely lose the feature; you will be able to turn it back on from this settings menu too.

Step 1: Go to the ‘ Settings ’ app of your iPad.

Step 2: Navigate to the ‘ Home Screen & Dock ’ option and click on it.

Step 3: On the right side of the screen, you will see the option, ‘ Multitasking ’, tap on it to enter its menu.

Now, toggle off (make the green button white) the ‘ Allow Multiple Apps ’ button.

Here we go; from now on, split-screen is disabled. And you can browse with the safari without having to share two separate screens on your iPad.

However, when you need to use split-screen again, navigate to this settings window and toggle on the multiple apps button.

The iPhone does not have an explicit split-screen feature. Rather, when you browse on safari and make the screen horizontal, only then an opportunity is  created to drag in another web screen or app  screen. The space created by the iPhone is in the horizontal position is used by the other screen to be incorporated here. You can simply go back to the usual vertical position and the split window is turned off automatically.

After reading this article, I am sure you will be able to learn not only to disable the split screen but also to enable it. Personally, I like this cool feature and I know you do also. Remember, it is better to use a split-screen keeping the device in the horizontal position as the screen gets wider and you can view website contents more easily on the safari browser .

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Yours was the clearest advice that I have seen but it didn’t help because I could not find any multitasking tab. I have the latest I-Pad OS, my default browser is Safari and Duck Duck Go is my search engine. . When I go to Home Screen and Dock I don’t see a the multitasking option that you portray and so cannot turn it off. Do you have any other suggestions for turning this off permanently.. I never want a split screen it often when I click on a link in mail I get it and sometimes a swipe will do this. Very frustrating.

Sorry to hear that. Are you using iPadOS 16? Then you can try to disable Stage Manager feature from getting rid of multitasking. Swipe down the notification bar, there you will find a hamburger and a rectangular box together. Or go to Setting > Home Screen & Multitasking. There you will get the option. Thank you!

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How to use Split Screen in Safari on iPad

• Use split screen
• Open a link
• Turn a tab into split screen
• Open in the opposite screen
• Merge split screens
• More multitasking

Back when iPad multitasking was a brand new feature, not many apps made use of it. Using split screen in Safari was one of the first ways to multitask from your iPad. Now, thanks to iPadOS 14, and if you have the right iPad keyboard , your iPad can become a good laptop replacement. Still, you need to learn the best practices when you're using it to multitask. Here's how you can use split screen in Safari right on your iPad.

How to use split screen in Safari on iPad

• Launch Safari on your iPad.
• Touch and hold the Tabs button at the top right.
• Tap on Open New Window .

If you're using a keyboard with your iPad, you can also use a keyboard shortcut.

• Type CMD+N .

How to open a link in split screen

• Touch and hold on the link . (Long press.)
• Tap Open in New Window from the pop-up menu.

How to turn a tab into a split screen view

• Touch and hold the tab you want to open.
• Drag the tab all the way to the right or left until it splits off into a new window.

How to move a tab to the other split screen

Each split view can contain multiple tabs, and you can switch tabs between split views at any time.

• Open the Safari app.
• Touch and hold on the tab .
• Drag the tab to the opposite split screen.

How to open links in the opposite screen

You can also open links on the opposite screen. You can do it like when we told you how to use a split screen in Safari , but that would erase all the tabs you had on the other screen. If you just want to add another link to the other screen, then do this:

• Open the Safari app on iPad.
• Touch and hold on the link you want to open.
• Drag the link to the opposite screen and let go of it where the other tabs are.

How to merge both screens

If you no longer want Safari Split View open, but you want to keep all your tabs, you can collapse everything back down.

• Touch and hold on the tabs button at the top right corner.
• Tap Merge All Windows .

If you don't want to keep all your tabs, you can simply tab the close icon (looks like an X) to close them. When you've closed all the tabs in a split view, that side of the view will also close.

How to use Split View and Slide Over

You can also use your iPad to view two different apps on a split-screen mode, or you can have an app floating in a smaller window. This is called Split View and Slide Over, respectively. Both are really easy to use, and it takes no time to learn.

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Updated December 2020: Updated for iPadOS 14

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Use split screen in Safari on your iPad

You can use Split View in Safari to see two websites at the same time, side by side.

How to view two Safari windows on your iPad

Open Safari.

Do one of the following:

Open a link in Split View: Touch and hold the link, then drag it to the left or right edge of your screen.

You can also open a new Safari window in Split View with the Multitasking button:

Tap the Safari icon in the Dock or on your Home Screen.

Learn more about using multitasking on your iPad

Open a link in Split View from another app

With some apps, you can open a link in Safari in Split View instead of opening the link within the app. To do this, touch and hold the link, then drag it to the right or left edge of your screen.

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How please ? It suddenly had half screen from unsought advert

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Posted on Aug 26, 2019 7:49 AM

Just tap the X in the upper left corner of the tab that yo want to close. You can also tap and hold down on the two squares icon in the lower right corner and select Merge all tabs or Close this tab

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