Slide Over is a powerful multitasking feature available on iPadOS that allows users to quickly access and switch between multiple apps without leaving the current app they are using. This feature is particularly useful for enhancing productivity, as it enables users to reference information, respond to messages, or perform quick tasks without disrupting their workflow. In this article, we will explore how to use Slide Over on an iPad, the steps to activate it, and some practical examples to illustrate its use.

Examples:

1. Activating Slide Over:

   • To activate Slide Over, open an app that you want to use in full screen.
   • Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to reveal the Dock.
   • Drag an app from the Dock to the right or left edge of the screen. This will open the app in Slide Over mode.

2. Using Slide Over:

   • Once an app is in Slide Over, you can move it to either side of the screen by dragging the handle at the top of the Slide Over window.
   • To switch between apps in Slide Over, swipe left or right on the handle at the bottom of the Slide Over window.
   • To close Slide Over, swipe the app off the screen to the right.

3. Practical Example:

   • Suppose you are working on a document in Pages and need to reference a website in Safari.
   • Open Pages in full screen.
   • Swipe up from the bottom to access the Dock, then drag Safari to the right edge to open it in Slide Over.
   • You can now view the website in Safari while continuing to work on your document in Pages.

4. Using Slide Over with Split View:

   • You can also use Slide Over in conjunction with Split View for even more multitasking flexibility.
   • Open two apps in Split View by dragging one app to the left or right side of the screen from the Dock.
   • Then, drag a third app from the Dock to the center of the screen to open it in Slide Over on top of the Split View.