This post shows how to split screen both vertically and horizontally in Windows. Provided you wish to handle multiple tasks at once by splitting to see two or more windows side by side, know that it can be done on your Windows PC. This comes in handy when you want to firstly; compare two documents, secondly; work multiple tasks at the same time, and lastly; generally increase your productivity. Nevertheless, many people do not know how to split the screen on Windows and others may find it confusing. This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to split the screen on Windows. Whether you’re a student, professional, or just looking to improve your computer skills, this article will help you master the art of multitasking on Windows.
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Do this to split your screen vertically in Windows with One Monitor
Step 1: The main intention here is to use two apps simultaneously on your screen. To get started, launch the two apps. In this article, I will demonstrate how to do it using Google Chrome and Microsoft Word as the two apps I will split. Then, bring the first app into focus.
Then, drag your first app’s title bar (the bar that contains the “Minimize” and “Close” options) to the edge of the side you want to place your app on. For example, if you want to pin your app to the left of your screen, drag the app’s title bar toward the left.
Here, I will drag MS Word’s title bar to the left edge. After that, I will drag Google Chrome to the right edge.
Then, Windows will show you what your app will look like when it’s pinned. Let go of dragging, and your app will be pinned at your chosen location. After, on the opposite side of the first pinned app, you’ll see your other open apps. There, choose the app you want to use to fill the other half of your screen.
In the event that you’d like to use four apps at once, then drag your first app toward one of the corners of your screen. After that, drag the other apps to the remaining corners and Windows will pin them there.
Thereafter, to exit out of split-screen mode, click the “Restore Down” option in your app’s title bar. This will maximize the app, bringing it out of split-screen view.
Do this to split your screen horizontally in Windows with One Monitor
The vertical split has its limitations. For instance, some information is not easily viewable. And, also some tables do not resize. In this case, you would want to split your screen horizontally.
The horizontal split is pretty straightforward for Windows 11 users. Just select a Window, then press the Windows Key + Up arrow twice, which will move that window to the top half of the screen, then click the other window to take up the bottom half of the screen.
Unfortunately, the above method once tried on Windows 10 only maximizes the selected Window. To split screen on Windows 10, Download, install, and run GridMove. This will add an icon to the system tray where you can access the app’s setting. Right-click it and select ‘Templates>2 Part-Horizontal’ to horizontally split the screen.
After doing that, select one of the Windows you want to split and drag it to the top edge of the screen. It will horizontally resize itself covering half the screen. Now, move the other window you want to split with the one you have just split and also drag it to the top edge of the screen. It will appear like the first, covering half the screen. Now, drag one of the screens to the bottom since both of them are covering the top half.
Conclusion
There are various ways to divide your screen horizontally on Windows while using a single monitor. You can enhance your productivity by having numerous windows open at once utilizing the techniques in this article without constantly switching between them. Finding the approach that best suits your needs and your workflow is crucial.