How to use Apps in Split View on macOS

Description: This article will show you how to use apps in Split View in macOS. Many apps on your Mac support Split View mode where you can work in two apps side by side at the same time..

  1. In a window, hover your mouse over the green button in the top left corner of the window. Choose Tile Window to Left of Screen or Tile Window to Right of Screen based on preference.
    macOS App, Full Screen Menu
  2. In Split View, you can do any of the following:
    • Make one side bigger: Move the pointer over the separator bar located in the middle, then drag it left or right. To return to the original sizes, double click the separator bar.
    • Change sides: Use a window’s toolbar to drag the window to the other side. If you don’t see a toolbar, click the window, then move the pointer to the top of the screen.
    • Show or hide the menu bar: Move the pointer to or away from the top of the screen.
    • Show or hide the dock: Move the pointer to or away from the Dock’s location.

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