Resize windows, see multiple overlapping windows in a single view, tap to switch between apps, and more.
In this tutorial, you will learn how to:
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• Determine Stage Manager Compatibility
• Enable or disable Stage Manager
• Use Stage Manager
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With Stage Manager, you have a new way to multitask and get things done with ease. Resize windows to look the way you want, see multiple overlapping windows in a single view, tap to switch between apps, and more. You can group apps for specific tasks or projects, and arrange, resize, and overlap them in your ideal layout.
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Stage Manager is compatible with:
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• iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th generation
• iPad Pro 11-inch 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation
• iPad Air 5th generation
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Note: This list covers all iPads that are compatible with iPad OS17. For help determining your iPad's model, visit Identify your iPad model.
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From the home screen, select the  Settings app then select Multitasking & Gestures. Select Stage Manager.
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Note: You can also quickly enable or disable Stage Manager from Control Center. Swipe down from the top right of the screen, then select the Stage Manager icon.
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SWITCH BETWEEN APPS: When Stage Manager is enabled, apps will open in a windowed view. You can easily switch between apps, by selecting a Recent App on the left side of the device.Â
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RESIZE APPS: To resize an app, select and drag the bottom right corner of the app to the desired size.
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Note: To view an app in full screen again, select the Menu icon on the top of the app then select Enter Full Screen.
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ADD ANOTHER WINDOW: To add another window, select and drag the desired app from the Recent Apps section on the left or select an app from the dock.
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VIEW APPS SIDE-BY-SIDE: When you have multiple windows, you can attach them together. When you switch to a new window, you can easily switch back to your paired windows by selecting the desired pair from the Recent Apps section on the left.
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CLOSE A WINDOW: To close a window, select the Menu icon in the desired window. Select Close.