This Chrome Feature Lets You View Two Web Pages in One Tab on Mac

Switching between multiple Chrome tabs can quickly interrupt your workflow, especially when you’re researching, taking notes, or multitasking. Chrome’s Split View feature solves this by allowing you to display two web pages side by side in a single tab. This lets you work efficiently without jumping between tabs or opening extra windows. This guide explains what it is, how to enable it, and how to use it effectively on a Mac.

What Is Chrome Split View?

The feature was introduced in Chrome version 145 and lets you open two web pages side by side in the same browser window. Each side works like a normal tab, so you can scroll, click links, and interact with both pages independently.

I often use it when writing in one tab while keeping reference material open in the other. It’s also helpful when comparing product specifications, reviewing two documents, or taking notes while reading an article.

Unlike the macOS native option, which places two separate app windows side by side, Chrome Split View keeps both pages inside the browser. Your tabs, bookmarks, and controls remain in the same window, making everything easier to manage.

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How to Use Chrome Split View on Mac

You can use it in several ways depending on your activity.

When Only One Tab Is Open

1. Right-click the active tab and select Add Tab to New Split View. Or click the Open tab in Split View icon in the toolbar menu.
   
2. Select another open tab from the list or type a URL for the second pane.
   

The two pages will appear side by side in a single browser window.

When Both Web Pages Are Open

1. Open the first page you want to keep.
2. Right-click the other tab that you want to open.
3. Select New Split View with Current Tab.
   

The two tabs will merge into a single split layout.

Open a Link in Split View

You can also open links directly from any web page in a split layout.

1. Right-click any link on the web page.
2. Select Open Link in Split View.
   

The link will open in the opposite pane of the current page.

How to Rearrange or Adjust Chrome Split View

You can adjust the space or change what appears on each side.

1. Resize the pane: Hover over the divider between the two pages and drag it left or right to adjust how much space each page uses.
2. Reverse views: Right-click the combined tab, choose Arrange Split View, then select Reverse Views. This swaps the left and right pages.
   
3. Replace a side: Right-click a tab and select Move Tab into Split View. Then choose Swap with Left View or Swap with Right View.
   

How to Exit Chrome Split View on Mac

You can close the tabs or use a shortcut.

1. Separate views: Right‑click the combined tab and select Separate Views. Each page will return to its own tab.
   
2. Close one side: Click X on the pane you want to remove.
3. Keyboard shortcut: Press Command + W to close the currently active pane.

How to Pin the Chrome Split View Icon for Quick Access

When a page supports it, you’ll see the Split View icon appear on the left side of the toolbar. If you don’t see it, update Chrome and temporarily disable extensions that modify the browser interface, as they may hide or block the feature.

To pin the icon for quick access:

1. Enter Split View mode once.
2. Locate the icon in the Toolbar menu.
3. Right‑click the icon and select Pin.

Important Things to Know About Chrome Split View

Here are a few quick facts about what the feature can and cannot do.

• You can use Chrome profiles to separate personal and work browsing.
• It may feel cramped on smaller MacBook displays, such as 13-inch screens.
• Currently, drag and drop between panes is not supported.
• macOS Split View is still the better option when you need two different applications instead of two web pages.

Related: Split View not working on Mac? 6 Easy fixes

Final Thoughts

Chrome Split View is a simple but useful productivity tool that allows Mac users to view two websites in the same browser tab. It reduces tab switching and makes multitasking more efficient. If you frequently work across multiple web pages, using this feature can streamline your browsing workflow.

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