Mastering Split Screen: A Guide to Full-Screen Mode on Windows and Mac

Learn how to efficiently use split screen in full-screen mode on Windows and macOS with this quick guide.

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To split your screen in full screen mode on Windows: Press `Win + Left Arrow` or `Win + Right Arrow` to snap the current window to one side of the screen. Then, choose another window to occupy the remaining half. On macOS: Enter full screen for the desired app, then use `Mission Control` (F3 or swipe up with three fingers) and drag another app window to the full-screen app’s thumbnail, creating a split screen.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How do you split screen on Windows? To split your screen on Windows, press `Win + Left Arrow` or `Win + Right Arrow` to snap a window to one side. Then, select another window to fill the remaining half of your screen.
  2. Can you split screen in full screen mode on macOS? Yes, on macOS, enter full screen for the app you want, use `Mission Control` (F3 or swipe up with three fingers), and then drag another app window to the full-screen app's thumbnail.
  3. What are the shortcuts for split screen on Windows and Mac? On Windows, use `Win + Left Arrow` or `Win + Right Arrow`. On macOS, use `Mission Control` or swipe gestures to manage your full-screen apps.
  4. Is it possible to have two apps open side by side? Yes, by using split screen functionality, you can display two apps side by side, making multitasking more efficient.