iPadOS 15: How to disable multitasking (split view)?

As already stated above, multi-tasking features of iPadOS15 cannot be disabled.

More information about using multi-tasking can be found in this support page:

Use multitasking on your iPad - Apple Support

The iPad User Guide is also a rich source of information about using iPad and its many features. The Guide is available both online using a web browser (such as Safari), or as an Apple Books download:

iPad User Guide - Apple Support

https://books.apple.com/book/id1567104892

IMHO this multi-tasking button significantly reduces usability as it's located nearby the address bar and on URL copy/paste it opens its menu instead of normal address bar behavior.

Also the feature itself is unusable on iPad 10" due to its small screen size.

Bad decision.

Where can I complain to apple about this? This was the dumbest idea ever. I hate split screen. It is the most annoying feature ever. Every time apple comes out with an update it makes iPad/iPhone worse.

But how to remove the button from screen and turn the feature off completely?

Hello MrEllan,

Thank you for using Apple Support Communities. Based on your post, you'd like to disable multitasking on your iPad.

For multitasking we'd recommend reviewing: Use multitasking on your iPad

This also might help out: How to split screen in Safari on your iPad

Does it help to tap on the Multitasking button at the top of your screen?

Hoping these helps out, take care!

Please add an option to disable at the app level and globally. This gets in the way of immersive apps like reading, video, and I assume games. It also can be hit in error when drawing. It may be useful for some situations, but it is much more intrusive than you would think three dots would be. Poor design choice from Apple.

Oh, glad its not only me with this issue. Even when I want to check for notification, I accidentally tap the multitasking. I can understand their view but then they should provide a way to turn it off.

I agree with all the other replies that want to disable the multitasking. I seem unable to slide the central bar to move the central bar and so my Safari screen is now permanently set in multitasking mode which is no use to me at all. Please provide a solution.

The button gets in the way of writing with the apple pen

This is NOT an improvement. Every time I click on address bar, the split screen is activated. Hideous.

What a pointless answer. None of us want to know how to use multi-tasking; it is an intrusive annoyance on iPad Minis and we want to turn it off. You used to be able to do so.

Agree, I regularly touch it unintentionally when working with other app controls along the top of the screen

How to I remove split screen permanently in is 15

This is true, but the sign of a mature company is that they address issues raised so hopefully they’ll realise their mistake and fix it; MS are just as bad believe me.

MrEllan wrote:

There's no option for it anymore.

You are quite correct. Unlike iPadOS13/14, multi-tasking features of iPadOS15 cannot be disabled.

Whilst it is not possible to disable multitasking features in iPadOS15, Apple do invite constructive feedback and feature requests via their product feedback pages:

Feedback - iPad - Apple

If you have particularly strong feelings about changes made within the new OS-release, or have suggestions for improvements, the feedback page is perhaps the most appropriate channel through which to express your views. Whilst you are unlikely to receive a reply, it is understood that all comments are logged and forwarded to the most appropriate team.