The ability to work on two screens simultaneously is one of the best productivity tools available. The majority of people are acquainted with multitasking motions on their phones, but you can also use comparable gestures on your Chromebook to enable a split screen.
You can do more on a computer with a split-screen system, and it could be a simpler layout if you frequently flip between windows and applications.
In reality, there are several methods for turning on a split screen on ChromeOS. In clamshell mode, tablet mode, or tent mode, you may use the split screen feature. This guide will cover every method for turning on a split screen on a Chromebook or other ChromeOS device.
How Can I Split Screen in Overview Mode?
When you enter Task View in Windows 10 or Windows 11, the experience is identical to what you get in Overview mode. How to utilize it is shown below.
- To enter overview mode, press the shortcut key at the top of your keyboard or swipe up with three fingers on the trackpad.
- To extend the small windows into split view, drag and drop their previews to either side.
Hovering the bar that separates the split-screen windows will cause a little box to appear beneath your pointer that will let you resize both windows at once. Using this technique, you can see an exact preview of the split screen as you work.
How to Split Screen on a Chromebook in Tablet/Tent Mode
Split-screen functionality is still available in this mode if you frequently use your Chromebook as a tablet. Due to the use of your fingertips, it requires a little more patience. Furthermore, keep in mind that switching between full-screen and overview mode should be easy while using a split screen in tablet or tent mode. This is how to apply it.
- To activate overview mode, just slide up and hold from the bottom of the screen. At this point, you can either continue the gesture to snap your most recent app to one side of the screen or choose a new app from the overview panel.
- When you’ve covered one side of your screen, the other side will display any more windows that are accessible, and you can quickly choose one of them to occupy the remaining space.
- In tablet mode, tap the divider bar and hold the position for a brief moment until you see the bar become a little broader.
- Drag the bar to split the screen into a one-quarter/three-quarter arrangement or a half-and-half once you’ve seen this animation.
How to Split Screen on Chromebook by Dragging and Dropping
You can drag and drop a window to tile it to the left or right of your screen. Just use the menu bar to grab the window and move it to the left or right side of your screen.
The window’s outline will be shown, illustrating how it will be presented. After you release the mouse button, the window will take up half of the screen.
How to Split Screen on Chromebook Using Keyboard Shortcut
- Just press “Shift + [” to snap the window to the left side when you are on an active window.
- Click the window you want to move to the right side of the screen on your Chromebook, then press “Shift +]” while it is active. You may easily divide the screen on your Chromebook in this manner.
- Hover the mouse pointer over the intersection of the two windows in the middle to change the split-screen mode’s window size. There will be a slider there. Holding the slider while moving it to the side you desire will now cause the windows to resize themselves.
How to Split Screen on Chromebook Using Maximize Button
With the maximize button, you can also tile windows side by side. Just hold down the button in the top-right corner while clicking. Two arrows may be seen on the button’s left and right sides. You will see the same shape as if you were dragging and dropping when you move the mouse pointer over one of them while continuing to hold down the mouse button. The window will shift to that side of the screen when you let go of the button.
How to Split Screen on a Chromebook Using Touchpad Gestures
- Slide up with three fingers on the touchpad to reveal the overview menu if you have several windows open.
- Once you have done that, click and hold a window to move it to the left or right side of the screen, depending on your choice. The location will be the window’s immediate snap-back position.
- Click the window of your choosing on the other side, and your Chromebook’s screen will be divided.
Conclusion
Split-screen functionality on the Chromebook is a flexible and practical tool that may help you get more done. Whether someone prefers dragging and dropping, keyboard shortcuts, or the Maximize/Restore button, there is a technique for everyone. Use this function right away to start dividing your screen.