How to Use Split View on an iPad

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Confirm your iPad model.

   Split view is restricted to the iPad Pro, iPad Air 2, and iPad Mini
   4.If your iPad hasn't been updated to the latest version of iOS, you should update your software before continuing.
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   Step 2: Tap "Settings" to open your iPad's settings.

   The Settings app resembles a grey gear. , You can find the "Multitasking" tab in this menu. , Note that, if your iPad does not support multitasking actions, you will not see this option. , If the toggle switch is green, multitasking is enabled. , Your iPad is ready to use split view! , To ensure split view will work, these should be supported Apple apps, such as Notes or the App Store.
   
   The Twitch app and YouTube also work, as well as Safari, so you can play a web game if something you are watching is getting boring. , This will activate the "slide over" function, from which you can activate split view.Activating the pull over function will temporarily freeze your left-side app and push it to the background. , This will transition your iPad to split view mode; your apps will both resize to fit the screen accordingly.Your left-hand app is your primary app, while your right-hand app is your secondary app. , If you're reading a news article and taking notes, for example, you might give the article more screen space than the notepad for easier browsing.
   
   If your iPad is set up vertically, your screen will be set at a 60/40 split; if turned sideways, however, you can resize the landscape default 70/30 to 50/50., This menu will display all split view-compatible apps in your library., This will replace your app and minimize the drop-down menu; your original app will continue running in the background. , This will replace your primary app in split view.
   
   You can also minimize your apps by tapping the home button. , This will exit split view.
   
   Dragging the divider to the left will exit the primary app while dragging it to the right will exit the secondary app.
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   Step 3: Tap the "General" tab.

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   Step 4: Scroll down to the "Multitasking" tab and tap it.

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   Step 5: Enable multitasking if it isn't already on.

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   Step 6: Exit the Settings menu.

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   Step 7: Open two apps of your choice.

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   Step 8: Swipe left from the middle of the right side of your screen.

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   Step 9: Tap the tab in the middle of the screen divider.

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    Step 10: Hold and drag your screen divider to the left or right to dictate your apps' screen space.

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    Step 11: Tap the top right side of your screen to prompt a drop-down menu.

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    Step 12: Tap an app from the menu to replace the secondary app in split view.

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    Step 13: Double-tap the home button

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    Step 14: then tap another app.

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    Step 15: Hold and drag the screen divider all the way to the left or right side of the screen.

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