How to Automatically Split Screen on Windows and Mac

Learn how to easily split your screen on Windows and Mac with simple keyboard shortcuts and settings.

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To split screen automatically on Windows, press `Win + Left/Right Arrow` to snap the current window to one side of the screen. You'll then see thumbnails of other open windows—select one to fill the other half. On a Mac, click and hold the green full-screen button in the top-left corner of a window, then choose to tile the window to the left or right.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is the shortcut for split screen on Windows? Press `Win + Left/Right Arrow` to snap a window to one side and choose another window to fill the other half.
  2. How do I tile windows on a Mac? On a Mac, hold the green full-screen button in the top-left corner of a window to choose to tile it to the left or right.
  3. Can I split screen on a Chromebook? Yes, on a Chromebook, you can use `Alt + [` or `Alt + ]` to snap windows to the left or right side of the screen.
  4. Does split screen work in all applications? Most applications support split screen, but some full-screen apps may not work with this feature.