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How do I use multitasking and Split View on iPad?

On iPad, Scriptation supports multitasking so you can run it alongside other apps — script + side notes, script + breakdown software, script + cloud storage. How you arrange the windows depends on your iPadOS version.

📝 NOTE: Multitasking is iPad-only. It's not available on iPhone or Mac (Mac handles multiple apps natively).

iPadOS 26 and later

iPadOS 26 introduced a new windowing system that replaces the older three-dot multitasking menu. Each app window now has traffic-light controls (close, minimize, zoom) in the top-left corner — similar to Mac windows.

To put Scriptation side by side with another app:

With Scriptation open, tap and hold the green zoom button at the top-left of the window.
Choose Tile Left or Tile Right to snap Scriptation to one side of the screen.
The opposite side opens to your app selector. Tap the other app you want to use.
Drag the divider between windows to adjust the split.

✅ TIP: You can also drag a window from the top to move it around the screen, or drag the corners to resize. iPadOS 26 lets you arrange multiple Scriptation and other-app windows however you want.

iPadOS 18 and earlier

If you're on iPadOS 18 or any earlier version, Scriptation supports the older three-dot multitasking menu at the top of every app.

With Scriptation open, tap the three dots at the top of the screen.
Tap the middle icon for Split View (two apps side by side) or the right icon for Slide Over (a floating third app).
Pick the app you want to multitask with.
Drag the divider to adjust the split.

✅ TIP: To close Split View, drag the divider fully over the app you want to close. To close a Slide Over, swipe up from the bottom dash, then swipe up again to exit the app.

📝 NOTE: Not all apps support multitasking on either iPadOS generation — if you can't open an app as a tile or window, the app's developer hasn't enabled the feature.

What's Next

Welcome to Scriptation for iPad

How do I make Scriptation the default PDF app on iPadOS 26?

How do I use the Apple Pencil on iPad?

How do I use Scribble on iPad?

Updated on: 24/06/2026

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