How to enable split screen on Microsoft Edge

• Microsoft Edge includes a built-in “Split screen” feature that lets you view two pages side by side in the same browser window. You can enable it from Settings > Appearance > Toolbar > Split screen.
• Once enabled, click the “Split screen” button next to the address bar to open two tabs side by side and manage them with layout options.

UPDATED 8/18/2025: On Microsoft Edge, you can now use the “Split window” feature in the stable version of the browser for Windows 11.

The “Split window” feature allows you to view two tabs side by side within the same browser window, making it easier to compare pages without opening a separate window. It works similarly to Windows 11’s Snap feature, but it’s built directly into Edge for quicker access.

Once enabled, a new “Split window” button appears next to the address bar. Clicking it will divide the current page and let you choose another tab to display alongside it.

In this guide, I’ll teach you the steps to use the split-screen feature for tabs on Microsoft Edge on Windows 11.

Enable the split-screen feature on Microsoft Edge

To enable split screen on Microsoft Edge, use these steps:

1. Open Microsoft Edge.

2. Type the following path in the address bar and press Enter:

   edge://settings/appearance/toolbar

3. Turn on the “Split screen” toggle switch. 

   

Once you complete the steps, the “Split screen” button will appear next to the address bar. 

If you want to get started using this feature, click the “Split screen” button, and then the same tab will split into two subtabs of the browser with two separate address bars.

In this view, you can open the “Split view” menu to access the different options. For example, you can separate the current view into two tabs, switch positions, and convert from horizontal to vertical view.

If you click the button again, it’ll automatically separate the subtabs into normal tabs.