How to Split Screen on Windows 10 and Windows 11? (2024)

Multitasking has never been easier! With Microsoft’s Snap Window feature, people all around the globe are thrilled.

This feature allows splitting of the screen on Windows, allowing users to avoid the irritation and complexity of minimizing tabs again and again. Not only that, it makes individuals completely focused on their work, making it a productive and time-saving tool.

However, it is a bit complex to use. For this reason, we have accumulated four simple ways to split screens on Windows 10 as well as Windows 11. 

Ensure to Enable Snap Windows

Before learning how you can split screens on your Windows device, please ensure that your  Snap Windows option is enabled, for any of these steps to work out. To see if it’s enabled, 

1. Go to Settings on your device.
2. In the Search Bar, type Multi-Tasking. 
3. Now navigate to Snap Windows, and tap Toggle ON. 

Once you check it’s enabled, follow through with the below-mentioned steps to do split screen on Windows 10 and 11.

The first and most effective way of splitting screens on both Windows 10 and Windows 11 is by using a shortcut. This automatically allows you to split your screen,

1. For the current tab to go Left, and press

   Windows Key + Left Arrow Key

   

2. For the current tab to go Right and tap on,

   Windows Key + Right Arrow Key

   

3. Press the below-given keys to let the current tab go on the Top,

   Windows Key + Upwards Arrow/Page Up Key

   

4. Lastly, for the current tab to go to the Bottom,

   Windows Key +  Downwards Arrow/Page Down Key

   

These shortcuts will help you to easily split your screen.

The Snap Assist tool is enabled when you drag your first screen onto a particular side. This helps you to look at all the opened windows, so it’s easier for you to decide which one you want for multitasking.

To do this: 

1. Drag your existing tab to the right.

   

2. Now, select which other tab you want to keep adjacent in the Snap Assist Tool. 

   

3. This way you can easily split the screen.

   

If you want to have four tabs splitting, instead of dragging to the right, pull the current tab to the top-right or bottom-right. Moreover, this tool is really efficient for Windows 10 users, as they don’t have a lot of options for snapping the screen efficiently. 

The Snap Layout feature is exclusive to Windows 11. In this, you get to see all the possible layouts and can select the one that best suits your work. For this, 

1. Drag your current tab to the top of the screen. Further, pick a layout you want.

   

2. Automatically, the Snap Assist tool is enabled. So, choose the important tabs and get the work started.

   

This works across any device, having Windows 11 software.

A simpler way of splitting screens, on Windows 11, is by using a shortcut. It will give you six layout options that you can select as per your work requirements.

1. Simply, press the Windows Key + Z Key on your keyboard.

   

2. A menu will pop up in the top-right corner.

   

3. In that, pick a layout you are most comfortable with.

This allows you to split your tabs on the desktop screen effectively. 

Benefits of Windows Split Screen

Now that you know how to enable it, here are some of the benefits that splitting your tabs offers:

1. You get to run multiple tabs together, which saves time from minimizing again and again.
2. Further, allowing you to easily copy and paste things.
3. Enhances your focus, making you more focused.
4. Allows you to use most of your existing display space.
5. You can take notes side by side while attending virtual lectures.

These were the five major benefits of having a split screen on Windows.

General Tips to Elevate Productivity 

Be mindful of these tips, while using the Snap Windows feature of Microsoft,

1. You can drag the cursor to the edge of the split screen, then hold and drag it to customize the layout size.
2. First open all the tabs that you require to use for work, and then arrange them in a layout.
3. If you are splitting the screen by dragging it to a side, make sure to drag it towards the middle for two screens, and at the corner for three or four screens.

These tips will help you navigate the Snap Windows feature with ease on both Windows 10 and 11.

Wrapping Up

Multitasking is the need of the hour, and the Microsoft Snap Windows feature helps us achieve that. With the Windows split screen, you can easily manage, organize, and navigate through your work, without having to change tabs.

It not only helps boost productivity but also makes the user experience smooth and flawless. However, keep some tips in mind while using the split screen feature, like customizing your tab size, opening all the necessary windows before organizing them into a layout, etc. to have a seamless multi-screen experience.