Google Chrome’s New Split View Lets Users View Two Tabs Side by Side

Google has officially launched Split View in Chrome, introducing a built-in way to view two web pages side by side within a single browser window. The feature rolled out in February 2026 and is available in Chrome version 145 and later.

Instead of juggling separate windows or constantly switching tabs, Split View creates a tiled layout inside Chrome itself, displaying two pages in equal horizontal halves.

What Chrome Split View Does?

Split View allows users to open two tabs in a single window using a side-by-side layout. Each half behaves like an independent tab, but both remain grouped together for easier multitasking.

The feature works with things like web pages, images, videos, PDFs, and any content viewable in Chrome

Split View appears in the tab bar as a paired tab grouping, keeping both pages visually linked so you always know which tabs belong together.

How to Open Split View Inside Chrome

There are multiple ways to start using Split View:

Option 1: Right-click a link Right-click on a link Select “Open link in Split View” This opens the new page alongside the current one instantly.

Option 2: Right-click an existing tab Select “Add tab to new split view” Choose a second tab to pair with it.

Option 3: Drag a tab Drag a tab to the left or right side of the window. Drop it to enter Split View.

Users Can Manage and Resize The Space Between Pages

By default, Chrome divides the space evenly between both pages. Users can:

• Drag the center divider to resize each pane • Double-click the divider to swap sides • Close either half individually • Exit Split View via the toolbar icon

Each pane remains scrollable independently, and keyboard navigation continues to work as expected, so you can browse and interact with both pages without limitations.

How Split View Helps Google Chrome Users?

For users who frequently compare documents, browse search results, reference guides while working, or monitor dashboards, Split View significantly reduces friction. Because it operates within a single window, it avoids the overhead of managing multiple browser windows or relying on operating-system-level tiling features.

The integration into Chrome’s tab system makes it especially convenient compared to traditional OS split-screen tools, particularly on macOS and Windows.

Chrome Split View is now available on desktop for users running Chrome 145 or later.

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Posted Monday 2 March 2026 at 5:40 am AEST (my time).

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