How can I disable floating apps on my iPad?

My ipad has recently done an overnight update and when I got back on, it would keep giving me this annoying multi app thing where my current app is zoomed out and has other tabs around it and its so annoying. I want it to stay full screen like how it did before and not preview my other apps, is there a setting to remove this?

Example below - i just chose a random picture but those apps on the left side? how do i get rid of it

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iPad Pro, iPadOS 17

Posted on Feb 11, 2025 9:58 AM

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Posted on Feb 11, 2025 10:11 AM

You have enabled Stage Manager this feature that providing a windowed desktop environment.

Stage Manager can be enabled/disabled from iPad settings. To disable:

Settings > Multitasking & Gestures > [Multitasking] - select Split View & Slide Over or OFF

Selecting Split View & Slide Over restores the multitasking view with which you are likely familiar. Selecting OFF completely disables iPadOS multitasking features.

If you are interested, the iPad User Guide provides additional information about Stage Manager and its features:

Move, resize, and organize windows with Stage Manager on iPad - Apple Support

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