How to Split Screen on Windows 10/11? [Step-by-Step Guide]

If you like to work on multiple tasks at once, or keep an eye on one screen while working on another, this article is for you. The Windows Snap feature lets you work on several tasks at once without constantly minimizing and maximizing windows.

This article will teach you how to use the Snap Layouts and keyboard shortcuts to split your screen in Windows. Let's first look at how to do this on a Windows 10/11 computer.

How to Split Screen on Windows 10/11?

Both Windows 10 and 11 have a feature that lets you split your screen into two or more sections, and the process is similar in both versions. To get started, make sure that Snap is enabled on your computer. Follow these steps to activate it:

Step 1: Click on the Search bar in the Start menu, type "Settings", and select the first or most relevant result.

Step 2. On Windows 10, go to Multitasking and turn on the Snap windows toggle. On Windows 11, select System, then click Multitasking to turn on Snap windows.

Click "Multitasking" to switch windows.

With Split Screen enabled, let's continue to split your Windows into several screens.

On Windows 10:

< strong > Step 1. Drag an open window to a corner of your screen and hold down the left mouse button until the screen stops moving.

Step 2: Release the mouse, and you'll see your screen split in half. Then, just select any other window you want to appear on the other side of the screen.

Step 3: Drag the dividing line between the two windows to resize them to your liking.

On Windows 11:

Step 1. Drag your favorite window to a corner and leave it there. You'll see that your window splits in two.

Step 2: Select the second remaining window from the list. If you have multiple windows open, this will switch to the second one.

Drag an active window to the corner to open multiple windows:

How do I split the screen into three parts?

Just like you split the screen in two.

Step 1: First, drag the window to a corner of your screen.

Step 2: Next, drag any window to the side, bottom, or top corner of your screen.

Split the screen into three sections:

Next, you will see other available windows that can fill the third part of your screen, thus dividing it into three parts.

How do I split the screen into four sections?

Finally, here's how to do it on Windows.

First, drag them to the corners of the screen: top-right, bottom-right, top-left, and bottom-left.

Step 2: Just drag those windows to any of the four corners of your screen.

Split the screen into four parts

Snap Layouts: A New Feature in Windows 11

Recently, Microsoft introduced a different way to use Snap Layouts in Windows 11. You can access this feature by hovering your mouse over the minimize button on the top of the screen or by pressing Windows key + Z simultaneously.

When you press these keys, an opaque menu immediately pops up in the top right of your screen, allowing you to select your preferred split-screen arrangement. Once you choose your screen layout, your active window snaps to one side, and you are presented with the other available windows with which you can pair it.

How do I split the screen in Windows using keyboard shortcuts?

In Windows, you can accomplish this with keyboard shortcuts, because Microsoft has made them a part of the fabric of all its features.

Step 1. While on any active window, press the Windows key and either the right or left arrow key. Depending on your choice, your current active screen will snap to either the right or left side of your display.

Step 2: Additionally, depending on the number of screens you have, you can use the Windows key + Up arrow or Down arrow to snap the window to the top or bottom corners of the screen. This is particularly useful for splitting your screen into multiple sections.

Step 3: To divide the screen into quadrants, you'll first need to snap the window to one side using Windows key + Right Arrow or Left Arrow, and then resize it using Windows key + Up Arrow or Down Arrow. For example, to place a window in the top-right quadrant, press Windows key + Right Arrow, click the window to activate it, then press Windows key + Up Arrow.

Final Thoughts

Undoubtedly, the split-screen feature makes multitasking a breeze. You can use keyboard shortcuts on one screen and drag to another; there are no hard and fast rules for how to split your screen in Windows. To make the shortcut work, you must first activate the window by clicking on it.