How to use split screen in Windows 11

Split Screen Using Windows Snap

Microsoft introduced the Windows Snap feature in Windows 7, allowing you to snap open windows to the left and right sides of the screen. You can then view the screens side by side.

To use Windows Snap, do the following:

1. Drag an open screen (a browser, an open file, or an app) and Drag from the Title Bar to the left or right side of the screen until you see a translucent outline.
2. When you let it go, you'll have a split screen with the item you dragged and the other open apps on the other side.
3. When two windows are open, you can resize them by hovering your cursor between the screens and dragging and dropping to resize.
4. You can also use the keyboard shortcuts Windows key and Arrow keys to select the direction you want.

Split the screen using the standard snap feature to aid multitasking. For example, you can research a topic using your browser on one screen and write a paper in Word on another.

Using Snap Layouts on Windows 11

A new feature in Windows 11 is Snap Layouts. They appear when you hover over the Maximize button in an open window. Some people find them annoying and want to disable Snap Layouts immediately. However, if you're into multitasking, it's easier to use split screen in Windows 11.

When the layout appears, click on an available area to snap the window into it. Snap Layouts makes splitting your screen easy. For example, on Windows 10, Snapshot Assist requires dragging each window to the edge of the monitor.

In this example, we placed an application in each area and resized them slightly. Note that the larger the screen, the more area it has.

If you want to change the layout, hover over the area where you want the window to be and click on it.

Using Virtual Desktops

Another way to split your screen into different configurations is to use virtual desktops on Windows 11. For example, if you want one desktop with open Office applications, another with multimedia, and another with chat and social media, a virtual desktop is a good choice.

To use a virtual desktop:

1. Hover your mouse over the Task View button on the taskbar , and then click New Desktop.
2. Open the desired application on each desktop.
3. Hover your mouse over the Task View button and you will have access to the desktop you need to use.

If you have multiple virtual desktops, hover over the Task View button and preview what is happening on each virtual desktop.

Using Split Screen in Windows 11

If you need to have multiple screens open at the same time, Windows 11 offers great solutions to get the job done. Microsoft offers several ways to implement split screen in the new operating system.

Of course, if you don't use a virtual desktop and find that the Task View button gets in the way, you can hide the Task View button from the taskbar.

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