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How to Use Split Screen on MacBook Air (M4 Chip) for Multitasking

HardReset.InfoMarch 25, 20253 min358 views
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Activating Split Screen View

  • πŸ’‘ To initiate split screen, drag a window all the way to the right or left of the screen and release.
  • 🎯 Alternatively, hover over the green button in the top-left corner of a window.

Arranging Windows with Split View

  • 🧩 Select the "Fill" and arrange option to let macOS rearrange other windows to fit the split screen layout.
  • πŸ–ΌοΈ You can choose to place a window on the entire screen left or right, then select another window for the opposite side.
  • ↔️ In split screen mode, you can resize the windows by dragging the dividing bar between them.

Managing Multiple Windows

  • πŸ—‚οΈ For more than two windows, you can use the "Fill" and arrange for tiles option, though resizing might be limited in this mode.
  • πŸ’» To exit full-screen split screen and return to a standard window, click the blue button.

Navigating Desktops

  • ➑️ Switch back to your desktop by using three fingers and swiping to the right on your trackpad.
  • ⬆️ You can also see the top bar when swiping out, allowing for adjustments.
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