How to split screen on a Chromebook
Scratching your head over how to launch split screen on a Chromebook? We can help.
This mode is one of the most useful features of a Chromebook, allowing you to multitask and juggle two apps at the same time. Check out the instructions below for an easy-to-follow guide on how to activate split screen on a Chromebook.
How to split screen on Chromebook
- 2 minutes
- Chromebook
Step 1: Open two apps.
Press and hold the top area of the app on the left.
Step 2: Drag the app to the left side of the screen.
You'll see a transparent rectangle appear.
Step 3: Let go and allow the app to "snap" into place.
Split-screen mode is now activated and you can juggle between two apps simultaneously.
Note: We used the Acer Chromebook Spin 514 for this how-to.
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Kimberly Gedeon, at Mashable since 2023, is a tech explorer who enjoys doing deep dives into the most popular gadgets, from the latest iPhones to the most immersive VR headsets. She's drawn to strange, avant-garde, bizarre tech, whether it's a 3D laptop, a gaming rig that can transform into a briefcase, or smart glasses that can capture video. Her journalism career kicked off about a decade ago at MadameNoire where she covered tech and business before landing as a tech editor at Laptop Mag in 2020.
