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Can’t find out how to turn off split screen or multitasking setting

I’ve read over questions on turning off split screen but I still don’t see multitasking setting that is supposed to be under Home Screen and Dock.

Posted on Jan 25, 2022 10:16 AM

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Posted on Jan 25, 2022 10:21 AM

Presumably your iPad is running iPadOS15.


Unlike iPadOS14 and earlier versions, multi-tasking cannot now be disabled from settings. Multi-tasking has received a significant overhaul, both simplifying its use and introducing new controls.


Key to accessing and controlling multi-tasking is the small “three-dot” button that is found at the top-centre edge of the screen.


More information about using multi-tasking can be found in this support page:

Use multitasking on your iPad - Apple Support


The iPad User Guide is also a rich source of information about using iPad and its many features. The Guide is available both online using a web browser (such as Safari), or as an Apple Books download:

iPad User Guide - Apple Support

https://books.apple.com/book/id1567104892


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Jan 25, 2022 10:21 AM in response to lberry27

Presumably your iPad is running iPadOS15.


Unlike iPadOS14 and earlier versions, multi-tasking cannot now be disabled from settings. Multi-tasking has received a significant overhaul, both simplifying its use and introducing new controls.


Key to accessing and controlling multi-tasking is the small “three-dot” button that is found at the top-centre edge of the screen.


More information about using multi-tasking can be found in this support page:

Use multitasking on your iPad - Apple Support


The iPad User Guide is also a rich source of information about using iPad and its many features. The Guide is available both online using a web browser (such as Safari), or as an Apple Books download:

iPad User Guide - Apple Support

https://books.apple.com/book/id1567104892


Jan 25, 2022 2:49 PM in response to lberry27

To reiterate, in iPadOS15 you cannot disable multitasking - or “cripple” split or slide over views.


Whist not being the solution that you seek, the very best available solution is to understand how multitasking is accessed and controlled. Armed with this knowledge - and with a little practice - you’ll find the enhanced OS to be remarkably flexible and productive. The previous iteration, iPadOS14, seems remarkably archaic and limited.


All that said, Apple do invite submission of constructive comments and feature requests via their Product Feedback portal. For iPad and iPadOS:

Feedback - iPad - Apple

Can’t find out how to turn off split screen or multitasking setting

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