How to split screen on windows

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Windows provides several built-in ways to split your screen efficiently. Here are the main methods:

Two-Window Split Screen

Using Mouse

  • Click and hold the title bar of the first window
  • Drag it to either edge until you see a transparent outline
  • Release the mouse to snap the window to half-screen
  • Select another window from the remaining space to complete the split

Using Keyboard Shortcuts

  • Press Windows key + Left Arrow to move window left
  • Press Windows key + Right Arrow to move window right
  • Repeat with another window on the opposite side
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Multi-Window Split Screen

For larger monitors, you can create quarters by snapping windows to corners:

Snap First Window
  • Drag a window to any corner until you see the outline
  • Release to snap it to quarter-screen size
Add More Windows
  • Snap another window to the adjacent corner
  • Continue filling remaining spaces
  • Up to four windows can be arranged this way

Display Settings Options

Windows also provides quick display arrangement options using the Project feature:

  • Press Windows + P to open display options
  • Choose from:
    • PC screen only (single display)
    • Duplicate (same content on all screens)
    • Extend (desktop spans multiple monitors)
    • Second screen only (external monitor only)

Tips for Best Results

  1. Make sure windows aren’t maximized before splitting
  2. Use the Taskbar to quickly switch between snapped windows
  3. Press Windows + Up/Down arrows to maximize/minimize after snapping
  4. Drag windows away from edges to restore original size

These methods work in both Windows 10 and Windows 11, allowing you to organize your workspace efficiently regardless of your Windows version.

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