My iPad mini (5th generation) OS Version 18.6.2 has, on its own, switched to split screen and I do not know how to restore the single screen version. This split screen is a nuisance when reading email with two screens not of equal size are independently displaying the email messages. How can I get rid of the split screen (and how did I get there)? Thanks for any help.
iPad mini 5, iPadOS 18
My iPad I do not have an option for Home Screen & Dock. Mine is Home Screen and App Library.
But I do have a separate option "Multitasking and Gestures" and when I open that there is an option to turn off the split screen. It works!! Thanks for your help
Permanent Solution (Disable Split View)
Key to controlling iPad multitasking is the traffic-light icon at top-left of App Windows. Simply tap the icon to expand the basic controls - these being three buttons:
A long touch (i.e. touch and hold) of the traffic-light button will expose additional windowing options:
The iPad User Guide is a rich and often overlooked source of information about your iPad and iPadOS. Here is a direct link to the relevant section of the Guide:
Work with multiple windows at once on iPad - Apple Support
This Support Page provides additional information about controlling multitasking:
valpoMac37 wrote:
My iPad I do not have an option for Home Screen & Dock.
You would have this option if your iPadOS were current.
You should immediately update to the current iPadOS 26 version.
Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
How to exit split screen on iPad mini?
