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The Split View feature in iPadOS makes it easy to multitask on your iPad, but it’s not everyone’s cup of tea. Whether you entered the split screen view by accident or you just don’t like the feature, here’s how to get rid of it.
How to Exit Split View on Your iPad
In Split View, two app windows are displayed side-by-side with a black partition separating them. The separator bar works as a slider, which you’re able to drag to the right or left to resize the two windows according to your liking.
This also allows you to exit Split View on your iPad by dragging theseparator bartoward the left or right edge of the screen. For instance, if you’d like to close the app you’ve opened on the left side of the screen, slide the divider to the left edge. Release your finger once one app disappears and the other expands into a full-screen window.
Alternatively, you can quickly exit Split View in iPadOS by tapping thethreedotsat the top of the app you’d like to keep using and choosingFull Screenfrom the dropdown menu. Similarly, you can tap thethree dotsat the top of the app you’d like to close and chooseClosefrom the dropdown menu.
How to Permanently Disable Split View in iPadOS
If you want to disable Split View for good, go toSettingsand selectMultitasking & Gesturesfrom the sidebar on the left. In this menu, you’ll see three options underMultitasking:Off, Split View & Slide Over, andStage Manager.
you may either chooseOffto disable split-screen multitasking entirely, or tapStage Manager. Unfortunately, disabling Split View means losing access to the Slide Over feature.
If you prefer having a secondary app open in a movable floating iPhone-like window over the top of a full-screen app, disabling Split View might not be the best idea. However, we recommend enabling theStage Manager feature in iPadOSto continue taking advantage of your iPad’s multitasking capabilities since it allows you to have up to four apps open simultaneously.
All in all, while Split View allows you toefficiently multitask on your iPadand juggle multiple apps at the same time, it’s not ideal for all scenarios. So we understand if you want to exit or disable the split-screen view on your iPad entirely. Nevertheless, it’s disappointing that the trade-off for permanently disabling Split View is losing the Slide Over functionality.
