The Split View feature in macOS makes multitasking a lot easier.

Read on to learn how to split the screen on your Mac and use two apps simultaneously.

What Is Split View in macOS?

person using Split View on a MacBook Pro

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Split View is one of theuseful macOS features that makes your life easier.

This feature is a lifesaver for people who often multitask on their computers.

We’ll teach you both methods below.

Entering Split View in macOS

To do this, move the cursor to the very top of the screen.

This will expose the window’s title bar.

If you want the Dock to show up, simply move your cursor to the bottom of the screen.

selecting second app window to put in Split View mode on a Mac.

For this, go back to the desktop space where you have the two apps open side by side.

Hover your cursor over thegreen buttonon the app window you want to replace and selectReplace Tiled Window.

The fastest way is to press theesckey.

dragging an app window onto a new space in Missing Control.

However, this method doesn’t work on apps that use theesckey for some other action.

Alternatively, it’s possible for you to exit Split View using thegreen button.

If you might’t see thegreen button, move your cursor to the top edge of the screen.

putting the second app to put into the new space in Mission Control.

When you do this, the other app will open in full-screen mode.

Finally, you might also exit Split View using Mission Control.

One such tool is Magnet.

vertical separator for adjusting the screen area between two apps in Split View mode.

Magnet isn’t free, but it’s well worth the few dollars.

Its free offering packs all the essential window management features and supports different layouts.

The app has different keyboard shortcuts for different layouts, which makes snapping apps super easy.

switching positions of app windows in Split View on a Mac.

Besides, it also gives you a few other useful features to help you multitask efficiently.

Sure, it lacks some features, but not everyone needs more than the basics.

For those who do, full-fledged window management tools are the better way to go.

Replacing tile in Split View

selecting the other app window to replace one in the existing Split View.

Exiting Split View in macOS

Exiting Split View from Mission Control in macOS

Rectangle app in macOS