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I want to permanently turn off split screen on my iPad mini.

I use the mini to read books, and turning the page too often results in a second screen that needs to be closed. Split screen should be an OPTION that the user can turn off!

iPad mini 5, iPadOS 15

Posted on Dec 14, 2022 8:38 PM

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Posted on Dec 15, 2022 3:33 AM

Unlike iPadOS14 and earlier versions, multi-tasking and associated split-screen/slide-over views 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 (or avoiding) multi-tasking is the small “three-dot” button that is found at the top-centre edge of App windows.


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


Apple do invite submission of constructive comments and feature requests via its Product Feedback portal - this being the most appropriate channel through which to make your views known to Apple. For iPad and iPadOS:

Feedback - iPad - Apple

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Dec 15, 2022 3:33 AM in response to Bobcat7713

Unlike iPadOS14 and earlier versions, multi-tasking and associated split-screen/slide-over views 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 (or avoiding) multi-tasking is the small “three-dot” button that is found at the top-centre edge of App windows.


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


Apple do invite submission of constructive comments and feature requests via its Product Feedback portal - this being the most appropriate channel through which to make your views known to Apple. For iPad and iPadOS:

Feedback - iPad - Apple

I want to permanently turn off split screen on my iPad mini.

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