How to Arrange iPad App Windows

Step by step

1. 1 min

   Enable Stage Manager

   Open Settings, navigate to Multitasking & Gestures, and select Stage Manager. This feature allows you to resize windows and overlap apps on your screen.

   Note: Stage Manager is required for overlapping windows on the display.
2. 30 sec

   Open the Multitasking Menu

   Tap the three-dot button located at the top center of any active app window. This reveals the multitasking menu containing options for Full Screen, Split View, and Slide Over.

3. 1 min

   Create a Split View

   Select the Split View icon from the three-dot menu. The current app will shift to the side, allowing you to choose a second app from the Home Screen or App Library to occupy the remaining space.

   Note: Drag the center divider left or right to adjust the width of each app window.
4. 45 sec

   Add a Slide Over window

   From the three-dot menu, select the Slide Over icon. The active window will move to the side, and you can open another app to overlay it on top of your current workspace.

   Note: Swipe left or right on the bottom bar of the Slide Over window to switch between apps in the stack.
5. 45 sec

   Resize and Position Windows

   In Stage Manager mode, tap and drag the curved corner handle at the bottom of an app window. Move the window across the screen to your preferred layout position.

   Note: Windows automatically snap to grid positions for a clean layout.
6. 30 sec

   Group App Windows

   Drag an app icon from the Dock or App Library into an existing Stage Manager group. This creates a persistent workspace set that you can switch to at any time from the app switcher.