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Split Screen

Learn how to use Multi Window, which allows you to have multiple apps open at the same time.


INSTRUCTIONS & INFO
In this tutorial, you will learn how to:

• Access Multi Window
• Adjust window size
• Close a window
• Use picture-in-picture
 

Access Multi Window

1. To view recent apps, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and continue to hold your finger on the screen. 
 
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2. Select the desired app icon, then select Multi window.

Note: Only compatible apps will have Multi window listed as an option. If it is your first time using Multi Window, review the Multi window prompt, then select Next > Done. 

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3. Select the desired app to display in the bottom window. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and continue to hold your finger on the screen to change the bottom app.

Note: For this demonstration, the Phone and Calendar apps were used.
 
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Adjust window size

Select and drag the Divider icon up and down as desired, then release.

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Close a window

Select the Divider icon, then select the X icon.

Note: Selecting the X icon will close the bottom window. Alternately, to expand one window and close the second window, select and drag the Divider icon to the bottom or top of the screen.

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Use picture-in-picture 

While using apps such as Google Maps, Duo, YouTube or Chrome in fullscreen, swipe up from the bottom of the screen. The app will display as a Picture-in-picture window in the corner of the screen.

Note: You can select and drag the window as desired. Picture-in-picture is enabled by default on select apps. To view which apps can use Picture-in-picture, swipe down from the Notification bar > select the settings Settings icon > Apps > Special access > Picture-in-Picture > the apps that can use Picture-in-picture will be displayed.

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