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SPLIT VIEW

Two pages, side by side.

A real 2-pane split with independent URL bars, independent navigation, and full Space integration. Drag a tab to create one. Close it to dissolve it.

You've been faking split view for years: two windows side by side, snapped to halves of the screen. It works until you switch Spaces, switch desktops, or close one window by accident. Split View is the same affordance built into the browser itself. Each pane has its own URL bar and history. The split is part of the Space's state, so it survives close and restart.

Drag any tab to the left or right edge of the active pane to split. Each pane is a complete browsing surface: URL bar, back/forward, tab strip if you want it. Resize the divider to whatever ratio fits. Close one pane to return to single view. The split layout is saved as part of the Space, so reopening the Space tomorrow restores the split exactly.

Use Split View for: comparing two articles, reading documentation while writing code, watching a video while taking notes, or browsing two parts of the same site at once. Especially useful for any work where you need to keep one source of truth visible while you operate on another.

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Frequently asked

How many panes does Split View support?
Two, in V1. We deliberately constrained the V1 to make it solid before adding 3+ panes (which is on the roadmap).
Does each pane have its own URL bar?
Yes. Independent navigation, independent history per session, independent reload.
Does the split survive after closing Step?
Yes. The split layout is saved as part of the Space. Reopening the Space restores the split, including pane sizes.
Can I drag a tab from one pane to the other?
Yes. Drag and drop between panes. The tab keeps its scroll position and history.

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