Hover over “Maximize” on the window, select “Split” from the menu, then choose left or right placement.
Are you making the most of your Chromebook’s window management capabilities? From overview mode to virtual desks, Chromebooks offer a plethora of tools to help you multitask efficiently. But one feature that often goes unnoticed is split-screen mode, available in both desktop and tablet modes. Today, we’ll dive into some tips and tricks to harness the power of split-screen mode and supercharge your productivity.
How to Activate a Split Screen with the Maximize Button on a Chromebook
- Hover over the “Maximize” button: On the window you want to split or partially screen, find the “Maximize” button located at the top right corner.
- Select “Split” from the menu: Once you hover over the “Maximize” button, a menu will appear. Choose the “Split” option from this menu.
- Choose left or right placement for the window: After selecting “Split,” you’ll be prompted to decide whether you want the window to be placed on the left or right side of the screen.
How to Use Keyboard Shortcuts to Activate the Split Screen
- Press the “Alt” key and “[” or “]” key simultaneously: While holding down the “Alt” key, press either the “[” or “]” key depending on whether you want the window on the left or right side of the screen.
- Adjust the window placement using arrow keys: Once the window is placed, you can use the arrow keys to fine-tune its position on the screen.
How to Set Up a Split Screen by Dragging and Dropping on Your Chromebook
- Open two windows you want to split: Launch the applications or windows you wish to use side by side.
- Click and hold the title bar of one window: Click on the title bar of one of the windows you want to split and hold down the mouse button.
- Drag it to the left or right until the cursor reaches the screen edge: While still holding down the mouse button, drag the window to the left or right edge of the screen until it snaps into place.
How to Use Split Screen on a Chromebook from the Overview Menu
- Open the windows you want to split: Ensure that both windows or applications you want to use are open and visible.
- Tap the “Overview” button (square icon): This button is typically located on the top row of your keyboard, resembling a square or rectangle.
- Drag one window to the left or right until it snaps into place: While in the overview mode, click and drag one of the windows to either the left or right side of the screen until it aligns with the edge and snaps into place.
How to Use Split Screen on a Chromebook in Tablet Mode
- Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to access the overview: In tablet mode, swipe upwards from the bottom of the screen to bring up the overview of your open windows.
- Drag one window to the left or right until it snaps into place: Similar to the desktop mode, click and drag one of the windows to either the left or right side of the screen until it aligns with the edge and snaps into place.
- Tap the other window to open it in split screen mode: After positioning the first window, tap on the other window you want to open in split-screen mode.
How Do You Split Screen on a Chromebook
To use split screen on your Chromebook:
- Open your window and locate the window management options in the upper-right corner. Click and hold the Window icon, then drag the window toward one side of your screen until it snaps into place.
- Release the cursor hold, and the window will be locked onto the side you dragged it to. A temporary divider line will indicate the split screen.
- Open another browser tab or app, then click and hold the Restore down/Maximize Window button. Drag this window to the opposite side of your first window until it snaps into place.
- Once both windows are in place, you can freely move between them. Remember, the same process applies to all Chrome apps, not just browser windows.
- To exit split-screen mode, select the Maximize button to return both windows to their expanded state.
By mastering these steps, you can efficiently utilize split-screen mode on your Chromebook for improved multitasking.
