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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.
Steps
- 1Open the Settings app. This is the grey cog icon. If you don't want the multitasking (split screen) feature, you can disable it entirely. Multitasking is enabled by default, and it can be used in either orientation.
- 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.
- 2Tap Multitasking & Gestures. You can find this in the left panel, underneath Home Screen & App Library.Advertisement
- 3Tap Off under "Multitasking". This is the first option on the left. The changes will be applied immediately.
- If you have any active split screens, they'll be separated into their individual app windows.
- 1Open an app. This can be any app that supports split screen.
- Make sure this feature is enabled in your settings. Tap Settings > Multitasking & Gestures > Split View & Slide Over.
- 2Tap the Multitasking button at the top. This is the three dots at the very top of the app.
- A pop-up menu will open.
- 3Tap Split View. This is the second option.
- Alternatively, you can tap Slide Over if you want this app to open in a separate panel on top of another app.
- 4Select another app. You can browse your Home screen, Dock, or App Library.
- 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]
- 5Use the drag method (optional). If you don't want to use the Multitasking icon, you can drag an app to split view instead. Do the following:
- Open an app.
- From the Dock, tap, hold, and drag another app to the left or right of the screen.
Community Q&A
- QuestionHow do I delete multiple screens?
Community AnswerHold down the double screen icon until the tabs appear, hit tabs, then turn it off (merge all). - QuestionHow do I turn off split screen on iPad so it does not reappear?
Community AnswerOpen Settings, go to Safari, and click Clear History And Web Site Data. - QuestionHow do I turn off the split screen feature?
Community AnswerOpen the settings app on your iPad, tap General, and go to select multitasking.
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