Split & Dock

Last updated on 05 Nov 2025

Split & Dock are powerful multitasking features that let you view apps and tabs side by side in the same window. Whether you need to keep reference material visible or compare documents side by side, these features transform how you work in Wavebox.

What is Split & Dock?

Dock ⚓️

Lock any app or tab to the left, right, top or bottom of your window. Docked content stays visible while you navigate through other apps and groups, perfect for keeping important information always accessible.

Split ↔️

Display two tabs from the same group side by side. Ideal for comparing documents, referencing information while writing, or working on related tasks simultaneously.

Quick Comparison

	Dock	Split
Purpose	Keep reference info always visible	Compare or work on two things at once
Works with	Any app or tab	Only tabs within the same group
Quantity	Multiple docks possible	Multiple 2-tab splits per group
Scope	Can work across groups	Limited to current group
Best for	Monitoring, reference, multi-account work	Comparison, analysis, parallel work

How to Access Split & Dock Features

Both features share the same access methods - here are the four main ways to activate them:

1️⃣ Address Bar

Click the app or tab you want to split or dock
Look for the Split & Dock icon in the address bar (top-right)
Click the icon to see all available options for that app/tab

Right-click any app or tab in the tabstrip
Hover over 'Split & Dock App/Tab' in the context menu
Choose your preferred action from the submenu

Hover over any app or tab to see the tooltip (hover menu)
Click the Split & Dock icon in the tooltip
Select your desired option from the menu

Right-click on any webpage link
Look for 'Open Link in Split View' and 'Open Link in Docked Tab' to open the link in your chosen view

Keyboard Shortcuts

Go to: Settings > General Tab > Keyboard Shortcuts > Navigating & Split Screen
You can set keyboard shortcuts for split and dock
You can now use multiple docks simultaneously. So you may need to add a keyboard shortcut to 'Undock/unsplit the current app/tab'

Set keyboard shortcuts for the following:

Undock the current app/tab
Resize the dock between 25% 50% 75% of the window size
Dock the current app/tab in the group: left/right
Replace & dock the current app/tab in the group/window: left/right
Split the current tab

🧑‍🚀 Getting Started

🔒 Try Dock First

Open an important reference app (like email or calendar)
Click the Split & Dock icon in the address bar
Choose 'Dock in Group' to keep it always visible
Navigate to other apps/tabs in the group - notice the docked app stays visible