How to Split Screen on macOS 13 Ventura

Split View in macOS 13 Ventura allows you to work side-by-side with two applications simultaneously without the distraction of other open windows or the need to manually resize them. This guide provides a straightforward walkthrough on how to activate Split View using the green window control button, adjust window sizes, switch positions, and exit the view when you are finished multitasking.

How to Enter Split View in macOS 13

To use Split View, ensure you have at least two app windows open on your desktop, then follow these steps:

  1. Locate the green button in the top-left corner of your active application window.
  2. Hover your pointer over the green button (or click and hold it) until a drop-down menu appears.
  3. Select either Tile Window to Left of Screen or Tile Window to Right of Screen. The active window will automatically fill that half of your display.
  4. On the unoccupied side of the screen, click the second application window you wish to use. It will expand to fill the remaining space.

How to Adjust and Manage Split View

Once your windows are tiled side by side, you can customize their layout:

  • Resize windows: Move your cursor over the black vertical dividing line between the two apps. When the cursor turns into a double-headed arrow, click and drag the divider left or right to adjust the width of each window.
  • Swap window positions: Click and hold the menu bar of either window, then drag it to the opposite side of the screen to swap places.
  • Access the Menu Bar and Dock: Move your pointer to the top of the screen to reveal the app menu bars, or move it to the bottom (or side, depending on your settings) to reveal the Dock.

How to Exit Split View

When you are ready to return to your standard desktop setup:

  1. Move your pointer to the top of the screen to reveal the window buttons.
  2. Click the green button on either window.
  3. That window will immediately exit Split View and return to its original desktop size, while the second window will remain in standard full-screen mode.
  4. To return the second window to the desktop, navigate to it (via Mission Control or swipe gestures) and click its green button to exit full-screen mode.