Mastering Multitasking: Split your screen in Windows 10
Juggling multiple windows on your PC screen can get overwhelming. Thankfully, Windows 10 offers a built-in feature called “Snap” that allows you to split your screen neatly, making multitasking a breeze. Here’s how to utilize this feature in two convenient ways:
Method 1: Using the Mouse
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Open your desired windows. Launch the applications you want to view side-by-side.
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Drag a window to the edge of the screen. Click and hold the title bar of a window you want to snap. Drag it all the way to the left or right side of your screen.
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Snap magic! As you drag the window to the edge, you’ll see an outline indicating the space it will occupy. Release the mouse button when it snaps into place, filling half the screen.
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Fill the other half. The remaining empty space will be filled with thumbnails of your other open windows. Simply click on the window you want to occupy the other half of the screen.
Method 2: Using the Keyboard Shortcut
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Open your desired windows. Just like in method 1, have the applications you want to use side-by-side launched and ready.
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Activate the Snap shortcut. Press the Windows key and either the left or right arrow key on your keyboard.
- Windows Key + Left Arrow: Snaps the window to the left side of the screen.
- Windows Key + Right Arrow: Snaps the window to the right side of the screen.
- Choose your partner in multitasking. Similar to method 1, the other half of the screen will display thumbnails of your open windows. Use your mouse or arrow keys to select the window you want to fill the remaining space.
Bonus Tip: Resizing Snapped Windows
Once your windows are snapped, you can easily adjust their sizes. Simply click and hold on the dividing line in the middle of the screen and drag it left or right to resize each window proportionally.
Split-Screen Savvy: Reap the Benefits
By mastering split-screen functionality, you can:
- Effortlessly compare documents: Working on a research paper? View your sources and your writing side-by-side for efficient referencing.
- Multitask like a pro: Stay on top of emails, social media, and presentations simultaneously.
- Boost your productivity: No more minimizing and maximizing windows – simply glance over to the other side of the screen to access the information you need.
So go forth and conquer your multitasking needs! With Windows 10’s split-screen feature at your fingertips, you’ll be a productivity powerhouse in no time.