How To Do Split Screen on Google Chrome [2026 Guide]

I’m going to teach you how to do split screen on Google Chrome. I’ll guide you through the process step by step to make multitasking easier and more efficient on your computer. If you’re comparing documents, watching a video while taking notes, or want to keep an eye on multiple things at once, split screen will help you do it all with ease.

Do Split Screen on Google Chrome [2026 Guide]

Get Chrome ready

Open your Google Chrome browser. Grab the window by clicking and holding the title bar at the very top. Make sure the window isn’t maximized, because you need to move it around freely.

Snap the window

Drag the Chrome window toward the left or right edge of your screen. As you approach the edge, you’ll notice a transparent outline appearing along the side of your screen that shows where the window will land. Release the mouse and Windows will snap Chrome to fill exactly half of your screen.

Fill the other half

To fill the other half, pick another open app or another Chrome window from the selection Windows displays. Click the one you want, and it will occupy the remaining half of the screen. You now have a split screen setup that saves time and improves productivity.

If Chrome turns blank after snapping on Windows, see fixing a white screen in Chrome on Windows.

Keyboard shortcut

You can snap without dragging by using the Windows shortcut.

Press: Win + Left Arrow
Press: Win + Right Arrow

Each press positions the active window to the left or right half instantly. Use the shortcut again to cycle through positions on some setups.

Adjust and manage

If you want to switch which side each window uses, drag one window to the opposite edge and Windows will adjust. You can also resize the two windows by dragging the divider between them to suit your preference. This gives you fine control over how much space each side gets.

If the browser area turns gray during or after snapping, see this guide on resolving the Chrome gray screen issue.

Quick troubleshooting

If Chrome shows a blank white page or a frozen white tab while arranging windows, check these other white screen solutions for Chrome. These tips can help you get your split screen working again without interruptions.

Final thoughts

You can set up split screen on Google Chrome in seconds by snapping the window to one side and choosing another app for the other half. Adjust the divider or swap sides to match your workflow, and use the Win + Arrow shortcut for even faster control. With these steps, multitasking on a single display becomes simple and effective.