In todays world, multitasking is necessary to optimize our time effectively.

And the split screen mode is one feature that makes it very easy.

The split screen tool opens two apps or windows side-by-side, making data collection or verification easier.

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It especially helps students with their thesis or research paper works.

So lets dive in and explore how you’re free to use split-screen mode on your Chromebook.

But I normally think thedrag-and-drop methodis the most beneficial and simplest.

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So no need to worry.

Here are the 3 methods to split the app screen on your Chromebook:

1.

Because you do not need to memorize any shortcut keys, and the steps are quite simple.

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you could use this method on both window and tablet/touch-screen modes on Chromebook.

If needed, check outhow to right-press a Chromebook.

This method isnt well-known among users because of its unusual steps.

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Related article:how to rotate screen on a Chromebook.

But to use keyboard shortcuts, you first have to memorize them.

And unfortunately, Chromebook shortcuts are quite different from Windows.

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Heres how you might use keyboard shortcuts:

And thats it.

After pressing the keys, you will see the split app screen in the left or right corner.

In case thekeyboard isnt working properly on your Chromebook, check out the embedded article.

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However, many people often have issues resizing tabs in split screens.

Because if you quickly grab one window and change the size, the window will cover the other app.

Luckily the Chromebook has a hidden feature that lets you change both app sizes on a split screen.

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So when you increase one window size, the other window will automatically decrease and fit with the screen.

To resize all split-screen tabs together:

This method was embedded in the Chromebook from the beginning.

But many people didnt know about this feature because of the pop-up delay.

On a side note, check out our in-depth article onhow to inspect on Chromebook.

FAQs

Why is the split screen feature not working on my Chromebook?

Your Chromebooks split screen doesnt work because the equipment doesnt have this feature.

Navigate toSettings > equipment > Display & Sound > Displays > Adjustmentsand find the Split Screen feature.

If you dont find that option, your unit doesnt support the divided-screen feature.

Does the Alt-Tab work on Chromebook?

Yes, the ALT+TAB shortcut works on your Chromebook.

This keyboard shortcut helps you quickly switch between app windows.

Whats the keyboard shortcut for the Chromebook Split Screen tool?

ALT + [ or ] is the quickest Chromebook Split Screen keyboard shortcut.

Press theALT + [keys to Split Screen on the left andALT + ]on the right.

And many users find its advanced split screen feature particularly useful.

This feature makes comparing information very easy, saving a lot of time.

After reading this post, Im sure you might swiftly split the app window on your Chromebook.

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