How to open two Safari windows side by side with Split View on iPad

Multitasking on iPad includes split window feature - Split View. It helps users to run multiple applications at the same time. Unfortunately, Split View does not currently support viewing two different windows in the same application.

However, you do not need to worry because there are many solutions to solve this problem quickly. For Safari, it integrates right into the application, without third-party intervention.

If you're running iOS 10 or later, you can open 2 Safari tabs side by side. In particular, iOS 11 and iOS 12 also allow Safari to run in separate windows, and open the third Slide Over window at the same time.

Note : Split View can only split app windows in landscape mode and only on Safari. If you try to open two windows of any other application in Split View. This application icon will appear, then disappear.

IPad models that support Safari Split View

Any iPad with 2GB of RAM or more can use Safari's Split View, including all iPad Pro models, 2017 9.7-inch iPads, iPad Air 2, iPad mini 4.

How to create Safari Split View

It's easy to put Safari into Split View whenever you want.

1. Touch and hold the Tab button on the right.
2. Touch Open Split View .

If you're using the keyboard with an iPad, you can also use the keyboard shortcut.

1. Type CMD + N

How to open links in Safari Split View

You can also open any link as a Safari Split View.

1. Touch and hold the link (long press).
2. Tap Open in Split View from the pop-up menu.

How to switch tabs into Safari Split View mode

If you have multiple tabs open, you can move one of them into Safari Split View.

1. Touch and hold the tab.
2. Drag the tab right or left until it separates into a new window.

How to switch tabs between Safari Split Views

Split windows can contain multiple tabs and you can switch tabs between them at any time.

1. Touch and hold the tab.
2. Drag the tab to the opposite window.

How to open links in windows opposite Safari View mode

You can also open links in one of two parallel windows.

1. Touch and hold the link (long press).
2. Touch Open On Other Side from the pop-up menu.

How to add Slide Over windows to dual windows in Safari Split View

If you use Split View to open two parallel windows on iPad iOS 11, you can add a third window as Slide Over. In addition to Safari, the Slide Over window may contain any other application.

1. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to access the Dock .
2. Touch and drag a third party application to the center of the screen.
3. Drag the Slide Over window to the right or left, depending on what you do.

How to bring windows in Safari Split View back to tabs

If you no longer want to open the app in Safari Split View, but still want to keep the entire tab, do the following:

1. Touch and hold the tab button. (It is moved to the bottom right).
2. Tap Merge All Tabs .

If you do not want to keep the tab, simply click the close icon ( X shape ).

Hope the article is helpful to you!