How to operate computer split screen? Sometimes we need to use multiple programs or windows on the same computer at the same time, which requires the computer's split-screen function. Today we will introduce the operation skills of computer split screen.
演示环境：荣耀MagicBook 16 Pro&Macbook Pro2023，Windows 10&macOS 13
1. Split-screen operation on the Windows system
Method 1: Use the Windows key
In Windows, you can quickly split the screen by using the Windows key and arrow key.
Steps: Press and hold the Windows key, then press the left and right keys of the arrow keys to move the current window to the left and right sides of the screen. In this way, two programs are displayed in parallel on the same screen.
Method 2: Use the task view
Windows also has a task view feature that can display different programs on different virtual desktops.
Steps: To open the task view, you can press and hold the Windows key and the Tab key at the same time.
Create a new virtual desktop in Task View and open different programs on different virtual desktops. This makes it possible to use multiple programs on the same computer at the same time.
Part 2: Split-screen operation on Mac
方法一：使用Mission Control
The Mac system has a Mission Control feature that allows you to display different programs on different desktops.
打开Mission Control的方法是：
Press and hold the Control key and the up arrow key at the same time to create a new desktop in Mission Control and open different programs on different desktops. This makes it possible to use multiple programs on the same computer at the same time.
Method 2: Use the full-screen feature
Macs also have a full-screen feature that allows you to display programs on the entire screen.
Here's how to turn on full screen:
Click the full-screen button in the upper left corner of the program window, or hold down the Control key and press the up arrow key at the same time. This makes it possible to display the program on the entire screen and achieve a split screen display with other programs.
3. Split-screen operation on the Linux system
Method 1: Use a window manager
There are a lot of different window managers on Linux that offer a variety of different split-screen features. Some window managers allow you to display multiple programs at the same time on the same desktop, and some allow you to display different programs on different virtual desktops.
Method 2: Use X split screen
X split screen is a common tool under the Linux system, which can display multiple programs on the same screen at the same time.
Its basic usage is to use the startup command of X split screen to start X split screen and open multiple programs in the interface of X split screen. Use the command line arguments of X split-screen to specify the split-screen position and size of the program, as well as the split-screen boundary between programs. X Split Screen also provides shortcut keys to switch programs, adjust the position and size of the split screen, and more.
4. Other split-screen operations
1. Use third-party software
In addition to the split-screen feature that comes with the operating system introduced above, there are also many third-party software that can split the screen. Some of these software are free, some are paid, some are open source, and some are closed-source. You can choose the right software according to your needs and know what it does and how to use it.
2. Use hardware equipment
In addition to software, there are also hardware devices that can split the screen. For example, the display has a split-screen function, which can display multiple input signals on the same display at the same time. There are also KVM switches and video wall controllers that can display multiple input signals on multiple displays at the same time. These hardware devices often require additional configuration and setup.
There are many ways to operate the split-screen feature on your computer, and you can choose the right one according to your operating system and needs. Hopefully, the methods introduced above can help you realize the split-screen function of your computer and improve the efficiency of work and study.