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How to get rid of vertical side panel?


when I try to open a link sent to me in an email, the article opens up in a vertiical side panel. I want to open it up in a new, full page.

iPad, iPadOS 16

Posted on Mar 9, 2023 4:41 AM

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Posted on Mar 9, 2023 6:25 AM

You need to explore multitasking - as you have a slide-over Safari window enabled. Key to accessing and controlling multi-tasking is the small “three-dot” button that is found at the top-centre edge of App windows.


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


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Mar 9, 2023 6:25 AM in response to KSiljegovi

You need to explore multitasking - as you have a slide-over Safari window enabled. Key to accessing and controlling multi-tasking is the small “three-dot” button that is found at the top-centre edge of App windows.


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


How to get rid of vertical side panel?

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