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Safari pop ups n ipad

Is there a way to stop Safari from opening side windows on my iPad? I use chrome as my browser. If I touch a link in any other app. It opens a safari window on half my screen if I touch a link. The only way to close it is to double click the home button and closing program. Any ideas? Thanks.

iPad Pro 9.7-inch WiFi, Cellular

Posted on Sep 5, 2020 5:28 PM

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Posted on Sep 6, 2020 7:47 AM

You have clearly managed to enable a Safari Slide Over view - this being a major multitasking feature of iPadOS, fully detailed in the iPad User Guide for iPadOS. Links to the User Guide are included towards the end of this reply.


To transform a Slide Over view, to Split Screen, use the grey drag-bar at the top of the Slide Over Window; drag downwards and to towards the side of the screen. As the view changes, lift your finger. Done.


It’s also worth noting that you can easily change a Slide Over to Full Screen view in a similar way. This time, using the same drag-bar, drag to the top-centre of the screen, then release.



You may find these overview Apple video guides to be helpful:






After viewing, you’ll be ready for the additional Multitasking Guide:

Use Multitasking on your iPad - Apple Support


The iPad User Guide for iPadOS is also a rich source of information. Here are links to both the downloadable and online versions of the Guide:

https://help.apple.com/epub/ipad/en/

https://support.apple.com/guide/ipad/welcome/ipados


I hope this explanation and additional information is helpful in resolving any difficulties you may be having with Multitasking features of your iPad.


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Sep 6, 2020 7:47 AM in response to Data Stream Studio

You have clearly managed to enable a Safari Slide Over view - this being a major multitasking feature of iPadOS, fully detailed in the iPad User Guide for iPadOS. Links to the User Guide are included towards the end of this reply.


To transform a Slide Over view, to Split Screen, use the grey drag-bar at the top of the Slide Over Window; drag downwards and to towards the side of the screen. As the view changes, lift your finger. Done.


It’s also worth noting that you can easily change a Slide Over to Full Screen view in a similar way. This time, using the same drag-bar, drag to the top-centre of the screen, then release.



You may find these overview Apple video guides to be helpful:






After viewing, you’ll be ready for the additional Multitasking Guide:

Use Multitasking on your iPad - Apple Support


The iPad User Guide for iPadOS is also a rich source of information. Here are links to both the downloadable and online versions of the Guide:

https://help.apple.com/epub/ipad/en/

https://support.apple.com/guide/ipad/welcome/ipados


I hope this explanation and additional information is helpful in resolving any difficulties you may be having with Multitasking features of your iPad.


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