Open two items in Split View on iPad

Open two different apps, or two windows from the same app, by splitting the screen into resizable views. For example, open Messages and Maps at the same time in Split View. Or open two Messages windows in Split View and manage two conversations at the same time.

Open a second item in Split View

While using an app, swipe up from the bottom edge and pause to reveal the Dock.
Touch and hold an app in the Dock, drag it to the right or left edge of the screen, then lift your finger.
If two items are already open in Split View, drag over the item you want to replace.
To give both views equal space, drag the divider to the center of the screen.

A graphics app is open on the left side of the screen, and Mail is open in the right side. A callout for the dark line between them reads “Drag to resize the split.”

Close Split View

Drag the app divider to the left or right edge of the screen, depending on which app you want to close.

Turn Split View into Slide Over

Swipe down from the top of the smaller view.

See Open an app in Slide Over. On supported models, you can use Split View and Slide Over simultaneously.

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iPad User Guide

Open two items in Split View on iPad

Open a second item in Split View

Close Split View

Turn Split View into Slide Over