Google recently released a very helpful feature in Chrome called Split View (sometimes referred to as Split Tabs). This is a game-changer for productivity and multitasking, especially for students and staff involved in research, comparison, or notetaking.
What is Split View?
The Split View feature allows you to view two separate web pages side-by-side within a single Chrome window/tab. Instead of having to open two separate browser windows and manually arrange them on your screen, Split View makes the process seamless and consolidated. This is ideal for tasks like:
Research: Reading an article on one side and taking notes in a web app (like Google Docs) on the other.
Comparison: Viewing two sources or different products simultaneously.
Learning: Watching an instructional video while following along with text-based steps.
Instructions on How to Use It
Using the Right-Click Menu
Make sure you have at least two tabs open with the pages you want to view.
Right-click on the tab you want to be on the left side of the split view.
From the context menu, select "Add tab to new split view."
This tab will move to the left. The right side of the window will present a list of your other open tabs.
Click the second tab you want to display on the right side, and the Split View will activate.
Managing Your Split View
Once in Split View, you can:
Resize: Drag the vertical divider in the middle to make one view larger or smaller.
Reverse: Look for the new Split View icon (usually two overlapping boxes) that appears near the address bar. Click it to access options like Reverse views (swapping the left and right sides).
Exit: To return to two separate, regular tabs, click the Split View icon and select Separate views.