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I can’t get rid of the split screen. Dragging the black seperator doesn’t do anything.

Posted on Jul 26, 2021 1:38 PM

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Posted on Jul 26, 2021 2:40 PM

You can easily manage and manipulate Split and Slide Over views on your iPad. To change a Split view to full screen, place your finger one the centre of the central divider (you’ll see a little grey drag bar) and drag the divider to the edge of the screen - then release; your split-screen view will become full-screen.


You can manipulate other screen views in a similar way. 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.


You can also change a Slide Over to a Full Screen view. 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:

‎iPad User Guide on Apple Books

iPad User Guide - Apple Support


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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Jul 26, 2021 2:40 PM in response to DHanley

You can easily manage and manipulate Split and Slide Over views on your iPad. To change a Split view to full screen, place your finger one the centre of the central divider (you’ll see a little grey drag bar) and drag the divider to the edge of the screen - then release; your split-screen view will become full-screen.


You can manipulate other screen views in a similar way. 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.


You can also change a Slide Over to a Full Screen view. 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:

‎iPad User Guide on Apple Books

iPad User Guide - Apple Support


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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