Use split screen on your Pixel Tablet

You can use two apps at the same time on your Pixel Tablet. In split screen mode, you can change the size and position of apps or drag text or images between compatible apps to multitask.

How to use multiple apps on your Pixel Tablet

Enter split screen mode from an open app

Enter split screen from Overview

1. While using an app, swipe up slowly from the bottom of the Home screen to enter Overview.
2. Lift your finger when your most recent app appears.
   • Important: If you use 3-button navigation, tap Overview .
3. Tap an app’s icon Split .
4. Tap the second app you want to open.

Enter split screen from Taskbar

1. While using an app, swipe up slowly from the bottom of the screen until the Taskbar displays.
2. Tap and drag an app icon from the Taskbar to either side of your screen to enter split screen.

Tip: You can also enter split screen from All Apps :

1. On your Taskbar, tap the action key .
2. Touch and hold an app icon.
3. Tap Split .

Enter split screen mode from your Home screen

1. On your Home screen, touch and hold an app icon.
2. Tap Split .
3. Tap the second app you want to open.

Change the size and position of apps in split screen

• To change the size of each app, drag the middle of the divider left or right.
• To swap the position of your apps, double tap the middle of the divider.

Exit split screen on your Pixel Tablet

To close both apps in split screen mode:

• Gesture navigation: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to return to your Home screen.
• 3-button navigation: Tap Home .

To close one app in split screen mode:

• Drag the middle of the divider all the way to the left or right of the screen.