To split your screen on Windows, you need to enable the Snap windows feature and use a keyboard shortcut. Here's how to do it:
Enabling Snap Windows
Before splitting your screen, make sure Snap windows is turned on. This feature allows you to quickly arrange windows.
- Click the Start button.
- Select Settings (the gear icon).
- Click on System.
- Choose Multitasking from the left sidebar.
- Toggle the Snap windows switch to the On position.
Splitting Your Screen
Once Snap windows is enabled, you can split your screen using a simple keyboard shortcut.
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Select a window: Click on the title bar of the window you want to split.
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Use the shortcut: Press the Windows key + left arrow to move the window to the left side of the screen, or press the Windows key + right arrow to move the window to the right side of the screen.
- The window will automatically resize and take up half of your screen.
- If other windows are open, they will appear on the other half of the screen as options to choose from.
Practical Examples
Let's say you have a web browser and a document open.
- Split Vertically: Select the web browser window, press Windows key + left arrow. Then, click the document window, and it will take the right half of the screen automatically.
You can continue to arrange your screen further with more windows.
Keyboard Shortcuts Summary
Action | Shortcut |
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Move window to left half | Windows key + Left Arrow |
Move window to right half | Windows key + Right Arrow |
Move window to top half | Windows key + Up Arrow |
Move window to bottom half | Windows key + Down Arrow |
Maximize window | Windows key + Up Arrow (When not already maximized) |
Minimize window | Windows key + Down Arrow (When window is maximized) |
With these steps, you can easily manage multiple applications and enhance productivity.