Split Your Screen in Windows 11 and 10 With Snap Windows
There are several ways to split a screen in Windows 11 and 10, but the easiest is with Snap Windows (known as Snap Assist in Windows 10). Snap Windows lets you drag a window to a corner or side of the screen to “snap” it there, which in turn makes room for other windows to be snapped in the resulting empty screen space. To turn on this feature, go to Start > Settings > System > Multitasking. Select the toggle next to Snap Windows to turn it on, although Snap Windows should be on by default. Select Snap Windows to see additional options.
Split Screen Using Mouse
To split your screen with Snap Windows using the mouse:
Choose a Layout in Windows 11
In Windows 11, hover your mouse over the Maximize icon in the upper-right corner to select between several snap window layouts.
Stack Side-by-Side in Windows 10
In Windows 10, you can stack all the windows side-by-side by right-clicking the taskbar and choosing Show windows side by side. If there are several windows open, they’ll all resize appropriately to fit on the screen.
Windows Split Screen in Windows 8 and 8.1
Microsoft assumed with Windows 8 and 8.1 that most people would use a touchscreen device. If you have a touchscreen, use the snap feature to position two windows on the screen at one time using your finger. Otherwise, use a mouse. To use split screen with Windows 8.1:
How to Do Split Screen in Windows 7
Windows 7 was the first version of Windows to support the Snap feature, and Snap should be on by default. To position two windows side-by-side in Windows 7:
Other Ways to Split Screen in Windows 7
To stack all the windows side-by-side, right-click the taskbar and choose Show windows side by side. If there are several windows open, they’ll all resize to fit on the screen. You can also long-press the Windows key and the left or right arrow key to move windows around.
Using Alt+Tab to Switch Between Windows
You can use one of the standard methods for switching between windows and apps, like Alt+Tab, but you may prefer Windows Split Screen.
