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Since installing the latest update my email attachments only open in a small window. How can I get them to open in full screen? Very frustrating!

iPad, iPadOS 14

Posted on Aug 18, 2021 7:56 AM

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Posted on Aug 18, 2021 8:19 AM

Are you triggering a preview window (these cannot be resized) or a slide-over view?


When opening a link, a long-touch will usually open a small preview window - along with an Action Menu - whereas a “tap” will open the link.


By contrast, if you have instead opened a Slide Over or Split Screen view, You can easily manage and manipulate these views on your iPad. To change a Split view to full screen, place your finger one the centre of the central divider (you’ll see a little grey drag bar) and drag the divider to the edge of the screen - then release; your split-screen view will become full-screen.


You can manipulate other screen views in a similar way. To transform a Slide Over view, to Split Screen, use the grey drag-bar at the top of the Slide Over Window; drag downwards and to towards the side of the screen. As the view changes, lift your finger.


You can also change a Slide Over to a Full Screen view. This time, using the same drag-bar, drag to the top-centre of the screen, then release.


You may find these overview Apple video guides to be helpful:






After viewing, you’ll be ready for the additional Multitasking Guide:

Use Multitasking on your iPad - Apple Support


The iPad User Guide for iPadOS is also a rich source of information. Here are links to both the downloadable and online versions of the Guide:

‎iPad User Guide on Apple Books

iPad User Guide - Apple Support


I hope this explanation and additional information is helpful in resolving any difficulties you may be having with Multitasking features of your iPad.


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Aug 18, 2021 8:19 AM in response to PaulaBlue2

Are you triggering a preview window (these cannot be resized) or a slide-over view?


When opening a link, a long-touch will usually open a small preview window - along with an Action Menu - whereas a “tap” will open the link.


By contrast, if you have instead opened a Slide Over or Split Screen view, You can easily manage and manipulate these views on your iPad. To change a Split view to full screen, place your finger one the centre of the central divider (you’ll see a little grey drag bar) and drag the divider to the edge of the screen - then release; your split-screen view will become full-screen.


You can manipulate other screen views in a similar way. To transform a Slide Over view, to Split Screen, use the grey drag-bar at the top of the Slide Over Window; drag downwards and to towards the side of the screen. As the view changes, lift your finger.


You can also change a Slide Over to a Full Screen view. This time, using the same drag-bar, drag to the top-centre of the screen, then release.


You may find these overview Apple video guides to be helpful:






After viewing, you’ll be ready for the additional Multitasking Guide:

Use Multitasking on your iPad - Apple Support


The iPad User Guide for iPadOS is also a rich source of information. Here are links to both the downloadable and online versions of the Guide:

‎iPad User Guide on Apple Books

iPad User Guide - Apple Support


I hope this explanation and additional information is helpful in resolving any difficulties you may be having with Multitasking features of your iPad.


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