KeeptabHow to use split view in Chrome
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In short: Right-click a tab and select Add tab to new split view, or press Shift+Alt+N (Cmd+Option+N on Mac).[1] Chrome then shows two websites in one window, side by side or stacked.[1]
Copying figures from a report into a spreadsheet means flipping between tabs fifty times. Split view puts both pages on screen at once, in the same window.
3 ways to open split view
- Right-click a tab. On the active tab, select Add tab to new split view. On another tab, select New split view with current tab.[1]
- Drag a tab to the left or right edge of the window and hold until a plus icon labeled "Create split view" appears, then release. Use the bottom edge for a stacked view.[1]
- Keyboard: Shift+Alt+N on Windows and Linux, Cmd+Option+N on Mac, Ctrl+Alt+N on a Chromebook.[1]
For a link, right-click it and select Open link in split view.[1]
Active and inactive view
One view is always active, with a thicker border. The back button, address bar, Translate, Print and Reading mode apply to the active view only.[1] You can scroll the inactive view without activating it, and a click makes it active.[1]
Swap, stack or separate
Right-click a tab in split view, or select the split view icon on the left of the address bar. You can then:[1]
- Reverse position to swap the two pages.
- Change to stacked or side-by-side view.
- Close one of the views.
- Separate split view to turn them back into regular tabs.
Tired of tabs snapping into split view while you drag? Go to Settings > Appearance and turn off Allow split view drag-and-drop on left, right, or bottom edge of window.[1]
The limits
- Two pages, not more. Split view displays 2 websites at a time.[1]
- It doesn't reduce your tabs. Every other tab stays open behind it.
Need more room for tab titles? Try vertical tabs in Chrome.
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FAQ
How do I put two tabs side by side in Chrome?
Right-click a tab and select Add tab to new split view, or press Shift+Alt+N (Cmd+Option+N on Mac).
How do I turn off split view in Chrome?
Right-click a tab in split view and select Separate split view. The pages go back to being regular tabs.
Can I stack the two pages instead?
Yes. Right-click a tab in split view and choose Change to stacked view, or drag a tab to the bottom edge of the window.
Sources
- Google Chrome Help. Use split view for multitasking in Chrome. https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/16971124?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop
- Keeptab. The OneTab alternative to stop losing your tabs. https://keep-tab.com/onetab-alternative
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