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Split screen/Split view doesn't work

Mark Kappert

Mark Kappert

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Apr 26, 2015
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Now we are an hour further after El Capitan is installated on my new MacBook I would like to use the Split screen but it doesn't work, for me....??

For example I would like to use Safari and Spotify in Split screen but it's saying that there aren't usable screens, also it's saying that it is not available in full frame...

Am I doing something wrong..?? :oops:

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i believe both apps need to support this feature for it to work. my guess is that spotify has not been updated for this yet
 
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QuickDraw said:
i believe both apps need to support this feature for it to work. my guess is that spotify has not been updated for this yet
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Maybe you're right because Split screen does work with Safari and Mail but further nothing for me even Word doesn't work.....

If that's the case I hope there will be many updates for apps soon so it's compatible in Split screen!!
 
Hmmm, I just put my Spotify into split screen without any problem. :/

Edit: I just got the "No available windows" message also but that was only once I already had two other items in Split View on another "desktop". So check which you already have open, or maybe it's a limitation of having too many full screened desktops at one time, since the Split View is being placed into a desktop of it's own.
 
SoloStyle said:
Hmmm, I just put my Spotify into split screen without any problem. :/

Edit: I just got the "No available windows" message also but that was only once I already had two other items in Split View on another "desktop". So check which you already have open, or maybe it's a limitation of having too many full screened desktops at one time, since the Split View is being placed into a desktop of it's own.
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I'm having issues similar to the OP. What apps were you able to run alongside Spotify in split view ? The only app that will run with my Spotify is Maps. Now given that Spotify can be run in the 2/3rds view along with maps, id expect it to at least run with other apps that can be sized down to 1/3rd like Mail and Safari without an update from Spotify. Additionally I cannot get iTunes to run is split view with ANY other apps, seems strange ...
 
fdotgibbs said:
I'm having issues similar to the OP. What apps were you able to run alongside Spotify in split view ? The only app that will run with my Spotify is Maps. Now given that Spotify can be run in the 2/3rds view along with maps, id expect it to at least run with other apps that can be sized down to 1/3rd like Mail and Safari without an update from Spotify. Additionally I cannot get iTunes to run is split view with ANY other apps, seems strange ...
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So I just tried split view with all of the apps you just mentioned and had no problem at all. Maps/Mail, Mail/Spotify, Spotify/iTunes, etc. Everything worked just fine. I wish I could tell you what the problem is but I have no idea. It seems to be working normally on my end.
 
Just an update, I read in a different thread how to correct this problem for those whom Split View isn't working. Hope it helps.

pfjellman said:
Found the fix — this is actually pretty bad on Apple's part. They seem to be slipping. In order to use Split View, you have to go to System Preferences > Mission Control > Displays have separate Spaces (be sure this option is checked). Then log out and back in. Then it all works.
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