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✅ Split-Screen

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Split-screen lets you view 2 web apps or pages side by side in the same Wavebox window. Whether you want to compare documents, keep an eye on email, or work in multiple accounts at the same time, split-screen makes multitasking easy.

Enable Split-Screen

  • Right-click on an App/Tab
    • In a Wavebox window, right-click the tab or app you want to split.
    • Select Split app/tab, then choose Left, Right, Top, or Bottom.
  • Use the Split-Screen Button
    • Alternatively, look for the Split-Screen button in the top-right corner.
    • Click it and pick your preferred split orientation.
  • Adjust the Divider
    • Drag the divider between the two views to resize.
    • Both sides remain interactive as you work.
Tip: You can open links directly into split view by right-clicking a link and selecting Open link in split tab.

Split-Screen Options

  • Split Within this Group
    Use this option to use split-screen with another app or tab in the group you are in.
  • Split Within this Window
    Use this option to use split-screen with another app or tab in a different group or space.
  • Secondary Windows
    Split-screen works in secondary windows to split tabs in the same window.

Customize Your Split

  • Switch Orientation
    Once split, click the Split-Screen button again (or right-click the primary tab) to switch between left-right or top-bottom layouts.
  • Persistent Splits
    Each Wavebox group can remember its own split settings, so you can have different splits for different workflows.
  • Multi-Account Side-by-Side
    If you have separate spaces for multiple accounts, you can display both in split view at the same time (e.g., two Gmail or Slack accounts). You must choose the 'Split within this Window' option.

Exiting Split View

  • Unsplit
    • Right-click the primary tab (the one you originally split) and select Unsplit app/tab.
    • The window returns to a single-panel view.
  • Keyboard Shortcuts
    • Assign custom shortcuts in Settings > General > Keyboard Shortcuts to split or unsplit tabs without using the mouse.

Troubleshooting

  • Don’t See Split Options?
    • Make sure you’re on the latest Wavebox version.
    • Split-screen requires a Wavebox Pro subscription or trial.
  • Divider Won’t Move?
    • Try clicking inside one of the panels and dragging again.
    • Restart or update Wavebox if the issue persists.
  • Losing My Layout?
    • Each group’s split should remain after restarts. If it doesn’t, check for updates or contact support.
  • Want More Than Two Panels?
    • Currently, Wavebox supports two panels per window. For extra views, open a second Wavebox window.