Dock & Split

Dock & Split View are powerful multitasking features that let you view multiple apps and tabs simultaneously 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 Dock & Split View?

Dock 🔒

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

Split ↔️

Display exactly 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

How to Access Dock & Split Features

Both features share the same access methods - here are the four main ways to activate either Dock or Split:

1️⃣ Address Bar

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

2️⃣ Right-Click Menu

1. Right-click any app or tab in the webdock or tabstrip
2. Look for dock and split options in the context menu
3. Choose your preferred action from the submenu

3️⃣ Tooltip Menu

1. Hover over any app or tab to see the tooltip
2. Click the dock & split icon in the tooltip
3. Select your desired option from the menu

4️⃣ Page Context Menu

1. Right-click on any webpage link
2. Select split or dock options to open the link in your chosen view
3. Great for research and reference workflows

Keyboard Shortcuts

• You can set Keyboard Shortcuts for dock only (which offers the same functionality as the old split-screen
• Since you can now use multiple docks simultaneously, you may need to add a keyboard shortcut to 'Unsplit (undock) the current app/tab'
• There are no keyboard shortcuts for Split view at the moment.

Go to Settings > General Tab > Keyboard Shortcuts > Navigating & Split Screen

Set Keyboard Shortcuts for the following:

• 'Unsplit (now undock) the current app/tab'
• Resize the split (now dock) between 25% 50% 75% of the window size
• Split (now dock) the current app/tab in the group
  • Left
  • Right
• Split (now dock) the current app/tab in the group
  • Left
  • Right

🧑‍🚀 Getting Started

🔒 Try Dock First

1. Open an important reference app (like email or calendar)
2. Click the dock & split icon in the address bar
3. Choose 'Dock in Window' to keep it always visible
4. Navigate to other groups - notice the docked app stays visible

↔️ Try Split Next

1. Open two related tabs in the same group
2. Click the dock & split icon in the address bar of one tab
3. Choose 'Split Tab' and select the second tab
4. Work with both tabs side by side

Learn more about Dock & Split

Ready to master these powerful features? Choose the article that matches your needs:

Dock

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Split View

Split View displays exactly two tabs from the same group side by side, perfect for comparing documents, referencing information while working, or managing parallel tasks. Unlike dock view, split view focuses on active comparison and parallel work within a single group. What is Split View? Split View divides your tabstrip

Wavebox Blog & Help CenterSusan Davies

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