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Windows consistently provides an excellent multitasking environment, enabling you to run multiple applications simultaneously with smooth transitions. Furthermore, splitting the screen on Windows 10 enhances your ability to complete tasks quickly and efficiently.
The Power of Snap Assist
One of the most valuable features for multitasking on Windows 10 is Snap Assist. This feature simplifies the process of selecting and arranging application windows on the screen. Just drag an app window to the edge or corner, and it automatically adjusts its size for optimal placement.
Step 1: Press Windows + I to open Windows 10 settings. Type “multi-tasking” in the search bar, then access Multitasking settings.
Step 2: Choose On for Snap windows. Below, you have three options regarding the Snap feature:
- When I snap a window, automatically resize it to fill available space: When dragging a window, it will automatically adjust size to fill the available screen space.
- When I snap a window, show what I can snap next to it: After placing a window, you'll see what windows can be snapped next to it.
- When I resize a snapped window, simultaneously resize any adjacent snapped window: Changing the size of a snapped window will also resize any attached adjacent window to fit accordingly.
Use Snap Assist to split the screen
Splitting the Screen with a Mouse
Step 1: Grab the window you're working on and drag it to the edge of the screen until you see a faint outline, then release the mouse. This outline represents the area the window will occupy on the screen (1/2 of the screen).
Step 2: After releasing the mouse, the window will be precisely placed at ½ of the screen. Now, you'll notice other active windows appearing. Choose one, and it will fill the remaining space on the screen.
If you prefer an alternative method, you can repeat Step 1 for another window, but position it on the opposite side.
Behold the successful outcome of your screen division:
Step 3: To resize the two windows, simply move the mouse cursor to the vertical line in the middle and drag it to one side.
After releasing the mouse, the remaining window will adjust accordingly.
Split into 4 windows
Snap Assist also facilitates splitting the screen into 4 on Windows 10. If you have a large screen or high resolution, take advantage to simultaneously divide it into 4 windows on one screen.
Start by dragging the app window to a corner of the screen so that the blurred area only covers ¼ of the screen, then release the mouse.
Combine this with the method above, and you can arrange 3 to 4 apps on the screen.
Utilize the Taskbar or keyboard shortcuts
When using the taskbar to split the screen, the system will automatically divide based on the number of active apps on the screen (you must have at least 1). Simply right-click on the Taskbar and choose Show windows side by side. To undo snap, right-click again on the taskbar and select Undo Show all windows side by side.
Additionally, you can use keyboard shortcuts for quick screen splitting. Click on the window you want to arrange, then use the combination Windows key + right/left arrow to fill half the screen.
And that's all about splitting the screen on Windows 10. Do you find the Snap Assist feature of Windows 10 very handy?
